At 298 K the reaction 2 SO₂(g) + O₂(g) ⇌ 2 SO₃(g) has Kp = 1.6 × 10⁴

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At 298 K the reaction 2 SO₂(g) + O₂(g) ⇌ 2 SO₃(g) has Kp = 1.6 × 10⁴. An equilibrium mixture contains SO₂ at 120 mmHg and SO₃ at 950 mmHg. Calculate the equilibrium partial pressure of O₂ in atm.

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