Relation between gibbs Energy and K
Relationship between ΔG & the Equilibrium Constant
The relationship b/w free energy & equilibrium constant is represented as
ΔG = -2.303 RT log K
Numerical- What is the equilibrium constant K for the following reaction at 400 K.
2 NOCL 2NO + CL2
ΔH° = 77.2 KJ mol-1
ΔS° = 122 JK-1 mol-1
T = 400 K
ΔG° = ΔH° - TΔS°
77200 – 400 x 122
77200 – 48800
ΔG° = 28400
28400 = -2.303 x 8.314 x 400 log K
(28400/2.303 x 8.314 x 400) = log K
28400 / -7658.8 = log K
-3.70 = log K
-3 – 0.7 + 1 – 1 = log K
-4.300 = log K
30 x 10-4 = log K
4.771 x 10-4 = K
Log K = -5.3
-5.0.3 + 1 – 1
-6.700
70 x 10-6 = log K
8.451 x 10-6 = K
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