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Assertion (A) : For `N_(2)(g)+3H_(2)(g) hArr 2NH_(3)(g)`, the equilibrium constant is `K`. The for `1/2 N_(2)(g)+3/2H_(2)(g) hArr NH_(3)(g)`, the equilibrium constant will be `sqrt(K)`.
Reason (R) : If concentrations are changed to half, the equilibrium constants will be halved.

A

If both (A) and (R) are correct, and (R) is the correct explanation for (A)

B

If both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

C

If (A) is correct, but (R) is incorrect

D

If (A) is incorrect, but (R) is correct.

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To solve the problem, we need to analyze the two statements provided: the Assertion (A) and the Reason (R). ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Equilibrium Constant (K)**: The equilibrium constant \( K \) for a reaction is defined based on the concentrations of the products and reactants at equilibrium. For the reaction: \[ N_2(g) + 3H_2(g) \rightleftharpoons 2NH_3(g) \] The equilibrium constant \( K \) can be expressed as: \[ K = \frac{[NH_3]^2}{[N_2][H_2]^3} \] 2. **Analyzing the First Reaction**: The first reaction is: \[ N_2(g) + 3H_2(g) \rightleftharpoons 2NH_3(g) \] The equilibrium constant for this reaction is \( K \). 3. **Analyzing the Second Reaction**: The second reaction given is: \[ \frac{1}{2}N_2(g) + \frac{3}{2}H_2(g) \rightleftharpoons NH_3(g) \] To relate this to the first reaction, we can see that this reaction is essentially the first reaction multiplied by \( \frac{1}{2} \). 4. **Calculating the New Equilibrium Constant**: When a reaction is multiplied by a factor \( n \), the new equilibrium constant \( K' \) is given by: \[ K' = K^n \] Here, since we multiplied the reaction by \( \frac{1}{2} \), we have: \[ K' = K^{\frac{1}{2}} = \sqrt{K} \] Thus, the assertion (A) is correct. 5. **Analyzing the Reason (R)**: The reason states that if the concentrations are halved, the equilibrium constants will also be halved. This statement is incorrect. The equilibrium constant \( K \) is not dependent on the concentrations of the reactants and products at equilibrium; it remains constant at a given temperature regardless of the concentrations of the reactants or products. 6. **Conclusion**: - Assertion (A) is correct: The equilibrium constant for the second reaction is \( \sqrt{K} \). - Reason (R) is incorrect: Halving the concentrations does not halve the equilibrium constant. ### Final Answer: - Assertion (A) is correct, and Reason (R) is incorrect.
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