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In an experiment the equilibrium constant for the reaction `A+BhArr C+D` is `K_(C)` when the initial concentration of A and B each is 0.1 mole. Under similar conditions in an another experiment if the initial concentration of A and B are taken to be 2 and 3 moles respectively then the value of equilibrium constant will be

A

`(K_(C))/(2)`

B

`K_(C)`

C

`K_(C)^(2)`

D

`(1)/(K_(C))`

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To solve the problem, we need to understand the concept of equilibrium constant (Kc) and how it is affected by changes in concentration. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Reaction and Initial Conditions**: The reaction given is: \[ A + B \rightleftharpoons C + D \] In the first experiment, the initial concentrations of A and B are both 0.1 moles. 2. **Write the Expression for the Equilibrium Constant (Kc)**: The equilibrium constant expression for the reaction is: \[ K_c = \frac{[C][D]}{[A][B]} \] In the first experiment, we denote the equilibrium concentrations as: - \([A] = 0.1 - x\) - \([B] = 0.1 - x\) - \([C] = x\) - \([D] = x\) Therefore, the expression for \(K_c\) becomes: \[ K_c = \frac{x^2}{(0.1 - x)(0.1 - x)} \] 3. **Consider the Second Experiment**: In the second experiment, the initial concentrations of A and B are 2 moles and 3 moles, respectively. The equilibrium concentrations will be: - \([A] = 2 - x\) - \([B] = 3 - x\) - \([C] = x\) - \([D] = x\) The expression for \(K_c\) in this case is: \[ K_c = \frac{x^2}{(2 - x)(3 - x)} \] 4. **Understanding the Dependence of Kc**: The key point is that the equilibrium constant \(K_c\) is dependent only on the temperature and not on the initial concentrations of the reactants. Therefore, even though the initial concentrations are different in the two experiments, the value of \(K_c\) remains the same. 5. **Conclusion**: Since the equilibrium constant does not change with the initial concentrations, the value of \(K_c\) in the second experiment will be the same as that in the first experiment. ### Final Answer: The value of the equilibrium constant \(K_c\) in the second experiment will be the same as in the first experiment.
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