Question
Chemistry Question on Equilibrium
For the reaction 2P+Q ⇌ P_2Q, the rate of formation of P2Qis0.24mol dm^{-3}s^{-1}$. Then the rates of disappearance of P and Q respectively are
A
-0.48moldm−3s−1 and -0.48 moldm−3s−1
B
0.24 moldm−3s−1 and -0.48 moldm−3s−1
C
-0.48moldm−3s−1 and -0.24 moldm−3s−1
D
-0.12moldm−3s−1 and -0.24 moldm−3s−1
E
-0.24 moldm−3s−1 and -0.12 moldm−3s−1
Answer
-0.48moldm−3s−1 and -0.24 moldm−3s−1
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (C) : -0.48moldm−3s−1 and -0.24 moldm−3s−1