At a given temperature and pressure, the equilibrium constant values for the equilibria are given below:
The relation between and is :
- A
- B
- C
- D
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Correct answer: D
To find the relationship between $\mathrm{K}_1$ and $\mathrm{K}_2$, let's carefully analyze the given equilibrium reactions and their constants.
First, let's write down the equilibrium reactions clearly:
Reaction 1: $$3 \mathrm{~A}_2+\mathrm{~B}_2 \rightleftharpoons 2 \mathrm{~A}_3 \mathrm{~B}$$ with equilibrium constant $\mathrm{K}_1$.
Reaction 2: $$\mathrm{~A}_3 \mathrm{~B} \rightleftharpoons \frac{3}{2} \mathrm{~A}_2 + \frac{1}{2} \mathrm{~B}_2$$ with equilibrium constant $\mathrm{K}_2$.
Now, understand that $\mathrm{K}_2$ represents the equilibrium constant of the reverse reaction of Reaction 1 but with both sides divided by 2. We need to relate these constants. Here is the step-by-step process:
We know Reaction 1 is: $$3 \mathrm{~A}_2 + \mathrm{~B}_2 \rightleftharpoons 2 \mathrm{~A}_3 \mathrm{~B}$$.
The equilibrium constant for Reaction 1 is: $$\mathrm{K}_1 = \frac{[\mathrm{A}_3 \mathrm{~B}]^2}{[\mathrm{A}_2]^3[\mathrm{B}_2]}$$.
For Reaction 2: $$\mathrm{~A}_3 \mathrm{~B} \rightleftharpoons \frac{3}{2} \mathrm{~A}_2 + \frac{1}{2} \mathrm{~B}_2$$, the equilibrium constant $\mathrm{K}_2$ can be expressed as the equilibrium constant of the reverse of Reaction 1, with adjusted coefficients.
The equilibrium constant for the reverse reaction of Reaction 1 would be $$\frac{1}{\mathrm{K}_1}$$. Since Reaction 2 includes halving the coefficients, the equilibrium constant should be adjusted by taking the square root:
$$\mathrm{K}_2 = \left(\frac{1}{\mathrm{K}_1}\right)^{1/2} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{\mathrm{K}_1}}$$.
Therefore, the relationship between $\mathrm{K}_1$ and $\mathrm{K}_2$ is:
Option D: $$\mathrm{K}_2 = \frac{1}{\sqrt{\mathrm{K}_1}}$$.
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