A Levels Chemistry (9701)•9701/12/M/J/20

Explanation
Data inconsistency prevents calculating K Steps:
- The reaction is PCl₅ ⇌ PCl₃ + Cl₂; initial moles of PCl₅ = 1 in 1 dm³.
- At equilibrium, moles of PCl₅ should be less than 1 due to dissociation.
- Given 1.8 mol PCl₅ at equilibrium contradicts the reaction stoichiometry, as moles cannot increase.
- Not enough information to compute Kc = [PCl₃][Cl₂]/[PCl₅].
Why B is correct:
- Not applicable; no valid K can be determined.
Why the others are wrong:
- A: No basis for K=1 without valid equilibrium data.
- C: No basis for K=9 without valid equilibrium data.
- D: No basis for K=16.2 without valid equilibrium data.
Final answer: Not enough information.
Topic: Equilibria
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