For the reaction C(s) + CO2 (g) (arrows showing reversible reaction) 2CO(g), Kp=3.7
If the final total pressure is 2.78 atm, which of the following shows the correct quadratic equation to solve for the change in partial pressure, x?
a. x2 – 3.7x + 10.3 = 0
b. 3.7x2 + 3.7x – 10.3 = 0
c. x2 – 2.78x – 10.3 = 0
d. x2 + 3.7x – 10.3 = 0
If the final total pressure is 2.78 atm, which of the following shows the correct quadratic equation to solve for the change in partial pressure, x?
a. x2 – 3.7x + 10.3 = 0
b. 3.7x2 + 3.7x – 10.3 = 0
c. x2 – 2.78x – 10.3 = 0
d. x2 + 3.7x – 10.3 = 0