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CAPE Chemistry Unit 2 · 2006 · Paper 2 · Question 4(a)(iv)

For the equilibrium system: 2SO₂(g) + O₂(g) ⇌ 2SO₃(g), ΔH = -197 kJ mol⁻¹.

The equilibrium constant, K_p, for this reaction is 4.0 × 10¹⁹ Pa⁻¹ at 25 °C. Use the value of K_p to comment on the position of equilibrium at 25 °C and the relative equilibrium concentration of reactants and products.

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