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For the reaction \( \text{N}_2\text{O}_4(g) \rightleftharpoons 2\text{NO}_2(g) \), \( K_p = 0.492 \, \text{atm} \) at 300 K. \( K_c \) for the reaction at the same temperature is _____ \( \times \, 10^{-2} \).
(Given: \( R = 0.082 \, \text{L atm mol}^{-1} \text{K}^{-1} \))

Updated On: Jan 13, 2026
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Correct Answer: 2

Solution and Explanation

The relationship between \(K_p\) and \(K_c\) is given by:

\[ K_p = K_c \cdot (RT)^{\Delta n_g} \]

For the reaction \( \text{N}_2\text{O}_4(g) \leftrightharpoons 2\text{NO}_2(g) \), the change in the number of moles of gas (\(\Delta n_g\)) is calculated as:

\[ \Delta n_g = 2 - 1 = 1 \]

Rearranging the formula to solve for \(K_c\) and substituting the given values:

\[ K_c = \frac{K_p}{RT} = \frac{0.492}{0.082 \times 300} = 2 \times 10^{-2} \]

Thus, \(K_c\) is $2 \times 10^{-2}$.

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