Chemical Equilibrium

2019 Q151 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Consider the following reversible chemical reactions :

JEE Main 2019 (Online) 9th January Evening Slot Chemistry - Chemical Equilibrium Question 97 English

The relation between K1 and K2 is :
A.
K1K2 = ${1 \over 3}$
B.
K2 = K13
C.
K2 = K1$-$3
D.
K1K2 = 3
2019 Q152 JEE Advanced Numerical
14 Mar 2026
For the following reaction, the equilibrium constant Kc at 298 K is 1.6 $ \times $ 1017.

Fe2+(aq) + S2-(aq) ⇌ FeS(s)

When equal volumes of

0.06 M Fe2+(aq) and 0.2 M S2$ - $(aq)

solutions are mixed, the equilibrium concentration of Fe2+(aq) is found by Y $ \times $ 10$ - $17 M. The value of Y is .................
2018 Q153 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The gas phase reaction 2NO2(g) $ \to $ N2O4(g) is an exothermic reaction. The decomposition of N2O4, in equilibrium mixture of NO2(g) and N2O4(g), can be increased by :
A.
lowering the temperature.
B.
increasing the pressure.
C.
addition of an inert gas at constant volume.
D.
addition of an inert gas at constant pressure.
2018 Q154 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
At a certain temperature in a $5$ $L$ vessel, 2 moles of carbon monoxide and 3 moles of chlorine were allowed to reach equilibrium according to the reaction,
         CO + Cl2 $\rightleftharpoons$ COCl2
At equilibrium, if one mole of CO is present then equilibrium constant (Kc) for the reaction is :
A.
2
B.
2.5
C.
3
D.
4
2018 Q155 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
In which of the following reactions, an increase in the volume of the container will favour the formation of products?
A.
2NO2(g) $\rightleftharpoons$ 2NO(g) + O2(g)
B.
H2(g) + I2(g) $\rightleftharpoons$ 2HI(g)
C.
4NH3(g) + 5O2(g) $\rightleftharpoons$ 4NO(g) + 6H2O(1)
D.
3O2 (g) $\rightleftharpoons$ 2O3(g)
2018 Q156 JEE Advanced Numerical
14 Mar 2026
A closed tank has two compartments $A$ and $B,$ both filled with oxygen (assumed to be ideal gas). The partition separating the two compartments is fixed and is a perfect heat insulator (Figure $1.$). If the old partition is replaced by a new partition which can slide and conduct heat but does NOT allow the gas to leak across (Figure $2$), the volume (in ${m^3}$) of the compartment A after the system attains equilibrium is ______________.

JEE Advanced 2018 Paper 1 Offline Chemistry - Chemical Equilibrium Question 8 English
2017 Q157 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The following reaction occurs in the Blast Furnace where iron ore is reduced to iron metal :

Fe2O3(s) + 3 CO(g) $\rightleftharpoons$ 2 Fe(1) + 3 CO2(g)

Using the Le Chatelier’s principle, predict which one of the following will not disturb the equilibrium ?
A.
Removal of CO
B.
Removal of CO2
C.
Addition of CO2
D.
Addition of Fe2O3
2016 Q158 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
A solid XY kept in an evacuated sealed container undergoes decomposition to form a mixture of gases X and Y at temperature T. The equilibrium pressure is 10 bar in this vessel. Kp for this reaction is :
A.
5
B.
10
C.
25
D.
100
2016 Q159 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The equilibrium constant at 298 K for a reaction A + B $\leftrightharpoons$ C + D is 100. If the initial concentration of all the four species were 1M each, then equilibrium concentration of D (in mol L–1) will be:
A.
0.818
B.
1.818
C.
1.182
D.
0.182
2016 Q160 JEE Advanced MCQ
14 Mar 2026
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Thermal decomposition of gaseous X2 to gaseous X at 298 K takes place according to the following equations:
X2 (g) $\leftrightharpoons$ 2X (g)
The standard reaction Gibbs energy, $\Delta _rG^o$, of this reaction is positive. At the start of the reaction, there is one mole of X2 and no X. As the reaction proceeds, the number of moles of X formed is given by $\beta$. Thus, $\beta _{equilibrium}$ is the number of moles of X formed at equilibrium. The reaction is carried out at a constant total pressure of 2 bar. Consider the gases to behave ideally. (Given R = 0.083 L bar K-1 mol-1)
Question
The INCORRECT statement among the following for this reaction, is
A.
Decrease in the total pressure will result in formation of more moles of gaseous X
B.
At the start of the reaction, dissociation of gaseous X2 takes place spontaneously
C.
${{\beta _{equilibrium}}}$ = 0.7
D.
Kc < 1
2016 Q161 JEE Advanced MCQ
14 Mar 2026
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Thermal decomposition of gaseous X2 to gaseous X at 298 K takes place according to the following equations:
X2 (g) $\leftrightharpoons$ 2X (g)
The standard reaction Gibbs energy, $\Delta _rG^o$, of this reaction is positive. At the start of the reaction, there is one mole of X2 and no X. As the reaction proceeds, the number of moles of X formed is given by $\beta$. Thus, $\beta _{equilibrium}$ is the number of moles of X formed at equilibrium. The reaction is carried out at a constant total pressure of 2 bar. Consider the gases to behave ideally. (Given R = 0.083 L bar K-1 mol-1)
Question
The equilibrium constant Kp for this reaction at 298 K, in terms of $\beta _{equilibrium}$, is
A.
${{8\beta _{equilibrium}^2} \over {2 - {\beta _{equilibrium}}}}$
B.
${{8\beta _{equilibrium}^2} \over {4 - {\beta _{equilibrium}^2}}}$
C.
${{4\beta _{equilibrium}^2} \over {2 - {\beta _{equilibrium}}}}$
D.
${{4\beta _{equilibrium}^2} \over {4 - {\beta _{equilibrium}^2}}}$
2015 Q162 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The standard Gibbs energy change at 300 K for the reaction 2A $\leftrightharpoons$ B + C is 2494.2 J. At a given time, the composition of the reaction mixture is [A] = 1/2, [B] = 2 and [C] = 1/2. The reaction proceeds in the: [R = 8.314 J/K/mol, e = 2.718]
A.
reverse direction because Q > Kc
B.
forward direction because Q < Kc
C.
reverse direction because Q < Kc
D.
forward direction because Q > Kc
2014 Q163 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
For the reaction SO2 (g) + ${1 \over 2} O_2(g) \leftrightharpoons$ SO3(g).
if KP = KC(RT)x where the symbols have usual meaning then the value of x is: (assuming ideality)
A.
-1
B.
-1/2
C.
1/2
D.
1
2013 Q164 JEE Advanced MSQ
14 Mar 2026
The thermal dissociation equilibrium of CaCO3(s) is studied under different conditions

CaCO3(s) $\leftrightharpoons$ CaO(s) + CO2(g).

For this equilibrium, the correct statement(s) is (are)
A.
$\Delta H$ is dependent on T
B.
K is independent of the initial amount of CaCO3
C.
K is dependent on the pressure of CO2 at a given T
D.
$\Delta H$ is independent of catalyst, if any
2012 Q165 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The equilibrium constant (KC) for the reaction N2(g) + O2(g) $\to$ 2NO(g) at temperature T is 4 $\times$ 10–4. The value of KC for the reaction, NO(g) $\to$ 1/2N2(g) + 1/2O2(g) at the same temperature is :
A.
0.02
B.
2.5 $\times$ 102
C.
4 $\times$ 10-4
D.
50.0
2011 Q166 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
A vessel at 1000 K contains CO2 with a pressure of 0.5 atm. Some of the CO2 is converted into CO on the addition of graphite. If the total pressure at equilibrium is 0.8 atm, the value of K is :
A.
3 atm
B.
0.3 atm
C.
0.18 atm
D.
1.8 atm
2011 Q167 JEE Advanced MSQ
14 Mar 2026

The equilibrium

$2C{u^+} \to Cu^\circ + C{u^{2+}}$

In aqueous medium at 25$^\circ$C shifts towards the left in the presence of

A.
NO$_3^ - $
B.
Cl$-$
C.
SCN$-$
D.
CN$-$
2010 Q168 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
In aqueous solution the ionization constants for carbonic acid are
K1 = 4.2 x 10–7 and K2 = 4.8 x 10–11
Select the correct statement for a saturated 0.034 M solution of the carbonic acid.
A.
The concentration of $CO_3^{2−}$ is 0.034 M.
B.
The concentration of $CO_3^{2−}$ is greater than that of $HCO_3^{−}$
C.
The concentration of H+ and $HCO_3^−$ are approximately equal.
D.
The concentration of H+ is double that of $CO_3^−$.
2008 Q169 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
For the following three reactions a, b and c, equilibrium constants are given:
a. CO (g) + H2O (g) $\leftrightharpoons$ CO2(g) + H2 (g) ; K1
b. CH4 (g) + H2O (g) $\leftrightharpoons$ CO(g) + 3H2 (g) ; K2
c. CH4 (g) + 2H2O (g) $\leftrightharpoons$ CO2(g) + 4H2 (g) ; K3
A.
${K_1}\sqrt {{K_2}} = {K_3}$
B.
K2K3 = K1
C.
K3 = K1K2
D.
K3.$K_2^3$ = $K_1^2$
2008 Q170 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The equilibrium constants KP1 and KP2 for the reactions X $\leftrightharpoons$ 2Y and Z $\leftrightharpoons$ P + Q, respectively are in the ratio of 1 : 9. If the degree of dissociation of X and Z be equal then the ratio of total pressure at these equilibria is :
A.
1 : 36
B.
1 : 1
C.
1 : 3
D.
1 : 9
2008 Q171 JEE Advanced MCQ
14 Mar 2026

Statement 1 : For every chemical reaction at equilibrium, standard Gibbs energy of reaction is zero.

and

Statement 2 : At constant temperature and pressure, chemical reactions are spontaneous in the direction of decreasing Gibbs energy.

A.
Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is True; Statement 2 is correct explanation for Statement 1.
B.
Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is True; Statement 2 is NOT correct explanation for Statement 1.
C.
Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is False.
D.
Statement 1 is False, Statement 2 is True.
2006 Q172 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The equilibrium constant for the reaction
SO3 (g) $\leftrightharpoons$ SO2 (g) + $1 \over 2$ O2 (g)
is Kc = 4.9 $\times$ 10–2. The value of Kc for the reaction
2SO2 (g) + O2 (g) $\leftrightharpoons$ 2SO3 (g) will be :
A.
416
B.
9.8 $\times$ 10-2
C.
4.9 $\times$ 10-2
D.
2.40 $\times$ 10-3
2006 Q173 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Phosphorus pentachloride dissociates as follows, in a closed reaction vessel
PCl5 (g) $\leftrightharpoons$ PCl3 (g) + Cl2 (g)
If total pressure at equilibrium of the reaction mixture is P and degree of dissociation of PCl5 is x, the partial pressure of PCl3 will be
A.
$\left( {{x \over {x + 1}}} \right)P$
B.
$\left( {{2x \over {1 - x}}} \right)P$
C.
$\left( {{x \over {x - 1}}} \right)P$
D.
$\left( {{x \over {1 - x}}} \right)P$
2006 Q174 JEE Advanced MCQ
14 Mar 2026

$ \begin{aligned} & \mathrm{Ag}^{+}+\mathrm{NH}_3 \quad\left[\mathrm{Ag}\left(\mathrm{NH}_3\right)\right]^{+} \\ & k_1=3.5 \times 10^{-3} \\ & {\left[\mathrm{Ag}\left(\mathrm{NH}_3\right]^{+}+\mathrm{NH}_3 \quad\left[\mathrm{Ag}\left(\mathrm{NH}_3\right)_2\right]^{+}\right.} \end{aligned} $

$k_2=1.7 \times 10^{-3}$, then the formation constant of $\left[\mathrm{Ag}\left(\mathrm{NH}_3\right)_2\right]^{+}$ is :

A.

$6.08 \times 10^{-6}$

B.

$6.08 \times 10^6$

C.

$6.08 \times 10^{-9}$

D.

None of these

2006 Q175 JEE Advanced MCQ
14 Mar 2026

$ \mathrm{N}_2+3 \mathrm{H}_2 \to 2 \mathrm{NH}_3 $

Which is the correct statement if $\mathrm{N}_2$ is added at equilibrium condition?

A.

The equilibrium will shift to forward direction because according to second law of thermodynamics, the entropy must increase in the direction of spontaneous reaction.

B.

The condition for equilibrium is $\mathrm{G}_{\mathrm{N}_2}+3 \mathrm{G}_{\mathrm{H}_2} \quad 2 \mathrm{G}_{\mathrm{NH}_3}$ where G is Gibbs free energy per mole of the gaseous species measured at that partial pressure. The condition of equilibrium is unaffected by the use of catalyst, which increases the rate of both the forward and backward reactions to the same extent.

C.

The catalyst will increase the rate of forward reaction by and that of backward reaction by $\beta$.

D.

Catalyst will not alter the rate of either of the reaction.

2005 Q176 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
For the reaction 2NO2 (g) $\leftrightharpoons$ 2NO (g) + O2 (g), (Kc = 1.8 $\times$ 10-6 at 184oC) (R = 0.0831 kJ/(mol. K))
When Kp and Kc are compared at 184oC , it is found that :
A.
Kp is greater than Kc
B.
Kp is less than Kc
C.
Kp = Kc
D.
Whether Kp is greater than, less than or equal to Kc depends upon the total gas pressure
2005 Q177 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The exothermic formation of ClF3 is represented by the equation:
Cl2 (g) + 3F2 (g) $\leftrightharpoons$ 2ClF3 (g); $\Delta H$ = -329 kJ
Which of the following will increase the quantity of ClF3 in an equilibrium mixture of Cl2, F2 and ClF3?
A.
Increasing the temperature
B.
Removing Cl2
C.
Increasing the volume of the container
D.
Adding F2
2005 Q178 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
An amount of solid NH4HS is placed in a flask already containing ammonia gas at a certain temperature and 0.50 atm. Pressure. Ammonium hydrogen sulphide decomposes to yield NH3 and H2S gases in the flask. When the decomposition reaction reaches equilibrium, the total pressure in the flask rises to 0.84 atm. The equilibrium constant for NH4HS decomposition at this temperature is :
A.
0.30
B.
0.11
C.
0.17
D.
0.18
2004 Q179 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
What is the equilibrium expression for the reaction
P4 (s) + 5O2 $\leftrightharpoons$ P4O10 (s)?
A.
Kc = [P4O10] / 5[P4] [O2]
B.
Kc = 1/[O2]5
C.
Kc = [P4O10] / [P4] [O2]5
D.
Kc = [O2]5
2004 Q180 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The equilibrium constant for the reaction N2(g) + O2(g) $\leftrightharpoons$ 2NO(g) at temperature T is 4 $\times$ 10-4. The value of Kc for the reaction NO(g) $\leftrightharpoons$ $1 \over 2$N2 (g) + $1 \over 2$O2 (g) at the same temperature is :
A.
2.5 $\times$ 102
B.
4 $\times$ 10-4
C.
50
D.
0.02
2004 Q181 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
For the reaction, CO(g) + Cl2(g) $\leftrightharpoons$ COCl2(g) the ${{{K_p}} \over {{K_c}}}$ is equal to :
A.
$\sqrt {RT} $
B.
RT
C.
1/RT
D.
1.0
2003 Q182 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
For the reaction equilibrium
N2O4 (g) $\leftrightharpoons$ 2NO2 (g)
the concentrations of N2O4 and NO2 at equilibrium are 4.8 $\times$ 10-2 and 1.2 $\times$ 10-2 mol L-1 respectively. The value of Kc for the reaction is
A.
3 $\times$ 10-1 mol L-1
B.
3 $\times$ 10-3 mol L-1
C.
3 $\times$ 103 mol L-1
D.
3.3 $\times$ 102 mol L-1
2003 Q183 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Consider the reaction equilibrium
2 SO2 (g) + O2 (g) $\leftrightharpoons$ 2 SO3 (g); $\Delta H^o$ = -198 kJ
One the basis of Le Chatelier's principle, the condition favourable for the forward reaction is :
A.
increasing temperature as well as pressure
B.
lowering the temperature and increasing the pressure
C.
any value of temperature and pressure
D.
lowering temperature as well as pressure
2002 Q184 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Change in volume of the system does not alter which of the following equilibria?
A.
N2(g) + O2(g) $\leftrightharpoons$ 2NO (g)
B.
PCl5(g) $\leftrightharpoons$ PCl3 (g) + Cl2 (g)
C.
N2(g) + 3H2(g) $\leftrightharpoons$ 2NH3 (g)
D.
SO2Cl2 (g) $\leftrightharpoons$ SO2 (g) + Cl2 (g)
2002 Q185 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
For the reaction CO (g) + (1/2) O2 (g) $\leftrightharpoons$ CO2 (g), Kp/Kc is :
A.
RT
B.
(RT)-1
C.
(RT)-1/2
D.
(RT)1/2
1999 Q186 JEE Advanced Numerical
14 Mar 2026
When 3.06 g of solid NH4HS is introduced into a two litre evacuated flask at 27o C, 30% of the solid decomposes into gaseous ammonia and hydrogen sulphide. (i) Kc and Kp for the reaction at 27o C (ii) What would happen to the equilibrium when more solid NH4HS is introduced into the flask?