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For the reaction: Kc = 255 at 1000k CO (g) +Cl2 (g) == COCI2 (g)

If a reaction mixture initially contains a CO concentrations of 0.1500 M and a Cl2 concentration of 0.175 M at 1000 k, what are the equllibrium concentrations of CO, Cl2, and COCl2 at 1000 K?

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The determination of the equilibrium constant for a reaction is explained.

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Set up a table like the following

CO + Cl2 == COCl2

Initial 0.150 0.175 0
Change -x -x +x (assuming x ...

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