For the reaction

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Problem

For the reaction

2\,\text{NO}_2\,(g) \rightleftharpoons \text{N}_2\text{O}_4\,(g)

\Delta G^{\circ}

298\,\text{K}

+17.1\,\text{kJ}\,\text{mol}^{-1}

. Using

R = 8.314\,\text{J}\,\text{mol}^{-1}\,\text{K}^{-1}

, what is the value of the equilibrium constant

K

298\,\text{K}

? (a)

7.4 \times 10^{0}

(b)

1.0 \times 10^{-3}

(c)

1.5 \times 10^{3}

(d)

3.3 \times 10^{-2}