Question

Consider the following equilibrium in a closed container: $N_2O_4(g) \rightleftharpoons 2NO_2(g)$
At a fixed temperature, the volume of the reaction container is halved. For this change, which of the following statements holds true regarding the equilibrium constant ($K_p$) and degree of dissociation ( α )?
(a) neither $K_p$ nor α changes
(b) both $K_p$ and α change
(c) $K_p$ changes, but α does not change
(d) $K_p$ does not change, but α changes

Answer 1

Consider the following equilibrium in a closed container: $N_2O_4(g) \rightleftharpoons 2NO_2(g)$

At a fixed temperature, the volume of the reaction container is halved. For this change, which of the following statements holds true regarding the equilibrium constant ($K_p$) and degree of dissociation ( α )?

Option B is correct.