In case of gases Kc is replaced by_______________?

Correct answer: C. Kp

  • A. Ka
  • B. Kb
  • C. Kp
  • D. K

Explanation

For gaseous equilibria, an equilibrium constant can be written in terms of partial pressures as Kp rather than concentrations as Kc. The two are related by Kp = Kc(RT)^Δn, so they are not generally numerically identical. The likely mistake is choosing K because it ignores whether the equilibrium expression uses concentrations or pressures.

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