A Levels Chemistry (9701)•9701/11/O/N/20

Explanation
Units of Kc depend on Δn for the reaction
Steps:
- Determine Δn = (moles of products) - (moles of reactants) from balanced equation.
- Units of Kc = (mol dm^{-3})^{Δn}; given mol^{-1} dm^{3} equals (mol dm^{-3})^{-1}, so Δn = -1.
- Compute Δn for A: 2 products - 2 reactants = 0.
- Compute Δn for B: 2 - 2 = 0; for C: 2 - 3 = -1.
Why C is correct:
- For W + 2X ⇌ Y + Z, Δn = -1, so Kc = [Y][Z] / [W][X]^2 has units (mol dm^{-3})^{-1} = mol^{-1} dm^3.
Why the others are wrong:
- A: Δn = 0, Kc dimensionless.
- B: Δn = 0, Kc dimensionless.
- D: Not enough information.
Final answer: C
Topic: Equilibria
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