For the reaction, 2 S O 2 g + O 2 g ⇌ 2 S O 3 g , ∆ H = - 57.2 k J m o l - 1 a n d K c = 1.7 × 10 16 . Which of the following statements is incorrect?

The equilibrium constant is large suggestive of reaction going to completion and so, no catalyst is required.

The equilibrium will shift in forward direction as the pressure increases.

The equilibrium constant decreases as the temperature increases.

The addition of inert gas at constant volume will not affect the equilibrium constant.

Following lists contain reactions and their corresponding equilibrium constants at different temperatures: List - I (Reaction) List - II K p 2 SO 2 ( g ) + O 2 ( g ) ⇌ 2 SO 3 ( g ) at 298 K 4 . 0 × 10 24 2 SO 2 ( g ) + O 2 ( g ) ⇌ 2 SO 3 ( g ) at 700 K 3 . 0 × 10 4 N 2 O 4 ( g ) ⇌ 2 NO 2 ( g ) at 298 K 0 . 98 N 2 O 4 ( g ) ⇌ 2 NO 2 ( g ) at 500 K 1700 If ∆ H 1 0 and ∆ H 2 0 are the standard enthalpies for the reactions 2 SO 2 + O 2 ⇌ 2 SO 3 and N 2 O 4 ⇌ 2 NO 2 respectively, then:

∆ H 1 0 is negative and ∆ H 2 0 is positive

Both ∆ H 1 0 and ∆ H 2 0 are negative

Both ∆ H 1 0 and ∆ H 2 0 are positive

∆ H 1 0 is positive and ∆ H 2 0 is negative

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Esterification of a carboxylic acid with an alcohol in the presence of mineral acid as catalyst is a reversible reaction.

If one mole of ethanoic acid and one mole of ethanol are allowed to reach equilibrium at $298 K$ , how many moles of ethyl ethanoate and ethanoic acid are present at equilibrium? (Assume $K_{c} = 4 at 298 K$ )

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For the reaction,

2 S O_{2} (g) + O_{2} (g) ⇌ 2 S O_{3} (g),

∆ H = - 57.2 k J m o l^{- 1} a n d K_{c} = 1.7 \times 10^{16} .

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

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The following reaction occurs in the Blast Furnace where iron ore is reduced to iron metal:

F e_{2} O_{3} (s) + 3 C O (g) ⇌ 2 F e (l) + 3 C O_{2} (g)

Using the Le Chatelier's principle, predict which one of the following will not disturb the equilibrium?

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The % yield of ammonia as a function of time in the reaction

N_{2} (g) + 3 H_{2} (g) ⇌ 2 N H_{3} (g), Δ H < 0

(P, T_{1})

is given below.

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If this reaction is conducted at

(P, T_{2})

with

T_{2} > T_{1}

, the % yield of ammonia as a function of time is represented by:

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For the following Assertion and Reason, the correct option is:
Assertion: The

p H

of water increases with increase in temperature.
Reason: The dissociation of water into

H^{+}

and

O H^{-}

is an exothermic reaction.

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Consider the nitration of benzene using mixed conc.

H_{2} S O_{4}

and

H N O_{3}

. If a large amount of

K H S O_{4}

is added to the mixture, the rate of nitration will be:

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For the reversible reaction:

N_{2} (g) + 3 H_{2} (g) ⇌ 2 N H_{3} (g) + h e a t

The equilibrium shifts in forward direction:

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Which of the following lines correctly show the temperature dependence of equilibrium constant

K,

for an exothermic reaction?
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In a reaction $A + B ⇌ C + D,$ Le Chatelier's principle asserts that an equilibrium between $A$ and $B$ producing $C$ and $D$ can be shifted towards $C$ and $D$ by
(i) increasing the concentration of $A$ or $B$

(ii)increasing the concentration of $C$ or $D$

(iii) decreasing the concentration of $A$ or $B$

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Two solids dissociate as follows:

A (s) ⇌ B (g) + C (g); K_{P_{1}} = x {atm}^{2}

D (s) ⇌ C (g) + E (g); K_{P_{2}} = y {atm}^{2}

The total pressure when both the solids dissociate simultaneously is:

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The reaction

C_{2} H_{6} (g) ⇌ C_{2} H_{4} (g) + H_{2} (g)

is at equilibrium in a closed vessel at 1000 K. The enthalpy change

(∆ H)

for the reaction is

137.0 k J m o l^{- 1}

. Which one of the following actions would shift the equilibrium to the right?

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Consider the following reaction:
$N_{2} O_{4} (g) = 2 {NO}_{2} (g) : Δ H^{0} = + 58 k$
For each of the following cases $(a, b)$ , the direction in which the equilibrium shifts is:
(a) Temperature is decreased.
(b) Pressure is increased by adding $N_{2}$ at constant T.

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Which one of the following statements is not correct?

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The volume of a closed reaction vessel in which the following equilibrium reaction occurs is halved.

$2 {SO}_{2} (g) + O_{2} (g) ⇌ 2 {SO}_{3} (g)$

As a result,

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For a given exothermic reaction

K_{p}

and

{K'}_{p}

are the equilibrium constants at temperatures

T_{1}

and

T_{2}

respectively (T₂.>T₁ ). Assuming that heat of reaction is constant in temperatures range between

T_{1}

and

T_{2},

it is readily observed that:

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Following lists contain reactions and their corresponding equilibrium constants at different temperatures:

List - I (Reaction)	List - II $(K_{p})$
$2 {SO}_{2} (g) + O_{2} (g) ⇌ 2 {SO}_{3} (g) at 298 K$	$4.0 \times 10^{24}$
$2 {SO}_{2} (g) + O_{2} (g) ⇌ 2 {SO}_{3} (g) at 700 K$	$3.0 \times 10^{4}$
$N_{2} O_{4} (g) ⇌ 2 {NO}_{2} (g) at 298 K$	$0.98$
$N_{2} O_{4} (g) ⇌ 2 {NO}_{2} (g) at 500 K$	$1700$

If $∆ H_{1}^{0} and ∆ H_{2}^{0}$ are the standard enthalpies for the reactions $2 {SO}_{2} + O_{2} ⇌ 2 {SO}_{3} and N_{2} O_{4} ⇌ 2 {NO}_{2}$ respectively, then:

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For the reaction

A (g) + B (g) ⇌ C (g) + D (g); ∆ H = - Q kJ

The equilibrium constant cannot be disturbed by

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For the reaction,

CO (g) + H_{2} O = {CO}_{2} (g) + H_{2} (g)

at a given temperature the equilibrium amount of

{CO}_{2} (g)

can be increased by

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The gas phase reaction

2 {NO}_{2} (g) \to N_{2} O_{4} (g)

is an exothermic reaction. The decomposition of

N_{2} O_{4}

, in equilibrium mixture of

{NO}_{2} (g) and N_{2} O_{4} (g)

can be increased by:

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Which one of the following conditions will favour the maximum formation of the product in the reaction?

A_{2} (g) + B_{2} (g) ⇌ X_{2} (g) Δ_{r} H = - x kJ

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N H_{3}

synthesis by Haber's process, what is the effect on the rate of the reaction with the addition of

M o

and

C O

, respectively?

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