Chemistry · Equilibrium involving chemical processes: Law of chemical equilibrium, equilibrium constants (Kp and Kc) and their significance, the significance of Delta G and Delta G° in chemical equilibrium

One mole of ethanol is treated with one mole of ethanoic acid at One-forth of th

One mole of ethanol is treated with one mole of ethanoic acid at \( 25 . \) One-forth of the acid changes into ester at equilibrium. The equilibrium constant for the reaction will be:

  • A. \( 1 / 9 \)
  • B. \( 4 / 9 \)
  • C. 9
  • D. \( 9 / 4 \)

Step-by-step solution

Initial moles: ethanol=1, ethanoic acid=1, ester=0, water=0. At equilibrium, one-fourth of acid (0.25 mol) reacts, producing 0.25 mol ester and 0.25 mol water. Remaining: ethanol=0.75 mol, acid=0.75 mol. Since volume constant, Kc = ([ester][water])/([ethanol][acid]) = (0.25×0.25)/(0.75×0.75) = 1/9.
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