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For the gas-phase equilibrium the standard Gibbs energy change at is (standard pressure ). Pure is allowed to dissociate at until equilibrium is reached at a constant total pressure of . Assuming ideal gases, the degree of dissociation of is closest to (use )
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Answer: (C)
The relation gives . Start with 1 mol and let dissociate, so , and the total is . The partial pressures are and , so with in bar. Hence . Using bar by mistake gives , which is the value at standard pressure and is therefore not the required answer. Lowering the pressure favours dissociation, so must be larger than , and the value is consistent with Le Chatelier's principle.
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