A Levels Chemistry (9701)•9701/11/M/J/20

Explanation
Units of equilibrium constant K_p based on Δn for gases Steps:
- Write the balanced reaction, noting all species are gases: H₂O₂(g) + Cl₂(g) → 2HCl(g) + O₂(g) (correcting apparent typos for balance).
- Count gaseous moles: 2 reactants (1 + 1), 3 products (2 + 1).
- Calculate Δn = moles products - moles reactants = 3 - 2 = 1.
- Units of K_p = Pa^{Δn} = Pa^1 = Pa.
Why B is correct:
- For Δn = 1, K_p = (P_{HCl}^2 P_{O_2}) / (P_{H_2O_2} P_{Cl_2}), so units Pa by the definition of K_p in terms of partial pressures.
Why the others are wrong:
- A: Applies if Δn = -1, like in ammonia synthesis.
- C: Applies if Δn = 2, like in some dissociations with larger mole increase.
- D: Applies if Δn = 0, like in reactions with equal gas moles on both sides.
Final answer: B
Topic: Reaction kinetics
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