MCQ
The equilibrium constant for the reaction ${N_2}_{\left( g \right)} + {O_{2\left( g \right)}} \rightleftharpoons 2N{O_{\left( g \right)}}$ is $4\times10^{-4}$ at $200\, K$. In presence of a catalyst, equilibrium is attained ten times faster therefore, the equilibrium constant in presence of the catalyst at $200\, K$ is
  • A
    $40\times10^{-4}$
  • $4\times10^{-4}$
  • C
    $4\times10^{-3}$
  • D
    difficult to compute without more data

Answer

Correct option: B.
$4\times10^{-4}$
b
Therefore the equilibrium constant in the presence of a catalyst at $2000 \mathrm{K}$ is same as the equilibrium constant in the absence of catalyst at $2000 \mathrm{K}$. It is $4 \times 10^{-4}$.

The presence of catalyst does not affect the value of the equilibrium constant. It only increases the rates of forward and reverse reaction to equal extent.

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