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What is the effect of adding an inert gas at constant volume to the equilibrium 2A(g) B(g) + C(g) ?

Adding an inert gas at constant volume does not change the partial pressures or concentrations of the reactants and products, so the equilibrium position remains unaffected.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Chemistry > Chapter 6: Equilibrium > Topic: Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Equilibria and Applications of Equilibrium Constant

In 2A(g) + B(g) 2C(g) , if Kc = 4 and the equilibrium mixture contains 0.2 mol A , 0.1 mol B , and 0.4 mol C in a 1 L ve

Initial equilibrium: [A] = 0.2 M , [B] = 0.1 M , [C] = 0.4 M , Kc = ((0.4)²/(0.2)²(0.1)) = 4 . After adding 0.1 mol A , [A] = 0.3 M , reaction shifts right to restore equilibrium.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Chemistry > Chapter 6: Equilibrium > Topic: Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Equilibria and Applications of Equilibrium Constant

In A(g) + 2B(g) C(g) , Kc = 8 and at equilibrium [A] = 0.1 M , [B] = 0.2 M , [C] = 0.16 M . What happens if the volume i

Initial Kc = (0.16/(0.1)(0.2)²) = 40 (not 8, assume adjusted). Doubling volume halves concentrations: [A] = 0.05 , [B] = 0.1 , [C] = 0.08 , Q = (0.08/(0.05)(0.1)²) = 160 > Kc , shifts left.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Chemistry > Chapter 6: Equilibrium > Topic: Chemical Equilibrium - Law of Mass Action and Equilibrium Constant