Answer:
K2 = 9.701 x 10^-10
Explanation:
K1 = 4.0 x 10^-5
K2 = ?
T1 = -10.8 °C +273 = 262.2K
T2 = -16 °C + 273 = 257K
ΔHrxn = 120. kJ/mol = 120000 J/mol
The formular relating all these parameters is given as;
ln( K2 / K1) = −ΔHrxn / R * (1 / T2 − 1 / T1)
ln (K2 / 4.0 x 10^-5) = - 120000 / 8.314 (1 / 257 - 1 / 262.2)
ln (K2 / 4.0 x 10^-5) = 1.1138
ln K2 - ln4.0 x 10^-5 = 1.1138
ln K2 = 1.1138 + ln4.0 x 10^-5
ln K2 = 1.1138 - 10.1266
ln K2 = -9.0128
K2 = 9.701 x 10^-10