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One mole of is allowed to reach the equilibrium at a fixed temperature. At equilibrium the total pressure is and the degree of dissociation is (molar mass of ). Choose the correct statement(s).
- A. at this temperature
- B. If the equilibrium mixture is compressed isothermally to a total pressure of , the new degree of dissociation is below
- C. The average molar mass of the equilibrium mixture is about
- D. Adding argon at constant volume and temperature shifts the equilibrium towards and increases the degree of dissociation
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Answer: A, B, C
With : moles of , of , total . and , so . A is correct. At bar, , so B is correct. The average molar mass is , so C is correct. In D, an inert gas at constant volume does not change any partial pressure or concentration, so stays equal to and the equilibrium does not shift; D is incorrect. Answer: A, B, C. Statement D is the standard trap: only a change in volume (equivalently total pressure through compression) can shift this equilibrium, not the addition of an inert gas at constant volume.
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