engineering chemistry MCQ #2144

For the reaction CO2 + H2 ⇌ CO + H2O, if the equilibrium constant Kc is 1, what is the value of Kc for CO + H2O ⇌ CO2 + H2?

engineering chemistry MCQ #2144

  1. Question 1

    Q1. For the reaction CO2 + H2 ⇌ CO + H2O, if the equilibrium constant Kc is 1, what is the value of Kc for CO + H2O ⇌ CO2 + H2?

    • A) 1
    • B) 1/2
    • C) 2
    • D) 1/1

    Answer: 1

    Explanation: When the reaction is reversed, Kc becomes 1/Kc, so Kc = 1/1 = 1