Back to Directory
NEET CHEMISTRYMedium

For a reaction, BaO2(s)BaO(s)+O2(g)\text{BaO}_2(s) \rightleftharpoons \text{BaO}(s) + \text{O}_2(g); ΔH=+ve\Delta H = +\text{ve}. At equilibrium condition, the pressure of O2\text{O}_2 depends on the:

A

Increased mass of BaO2\text{BaO}_2

B

Increased mass of BaO\text{BaO}

C

Increased temperature on equilibrium.

D

Increased mass of BaO2\text{BaO}_2 and BaO\text{BaO} both.

Step-by-Step Solution

The given reaction is a heterogeneous equilibrium: BaO2(s)BaO(s)+O2(g)\text{BaO}_2(s) \rightleftharpoons \text{BaO}(s) + \text{O}_2(g) For heterogeneous equilibria involving pure solids, their active masses are taken as unity. Thus, the equilibrium constant in terms of partial pressure (KpK_p) is given by: Kp=PO2K_p = P_{\text{O}_2} This shows that the equilibrium pressure of O2\text{O}_2 depends only on the value of KpK_p, and is independent of the masses of the solid reactants and products (BaO2\text{BaO}_2 and BaO\text{BaO}). The value of the equilibrium constant (KpK_p) changes only with a change in temperature . Since the reaction is endothermic (ΔH=+ve\Delta H = +\text{ve}), an increase in temperature will increase the value of KpK_p , which in turn increases the pressure of O2\text{O}_2.

Practice Mode Available

Master this Topic on Sushrut

Join thousands of students and practice with AI-generated mock tests.

Get Started