For the esterification reaction $CH_3COOH_{(l)} + C_2H_5OH_{(l)} \rightleftharpoons CH_3COOC_2H_{5(l)} + H_2O_{(l)}$,the equilibrium constant $K_c$ is $4$. If $4 \ mol$ of each acid and alcohol are taken initially,what will be the concentration of the acid at equilibrium?

  • A
    $2/3$
  • B
    $4/3$
  • C
    $3/4$
  • D
    $3/2$

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$2 SO_{2(g)} + O_{2(g)} \rightleftharpoons 2 SO_{3(g)}$ at $700 \ K$ $3.0 \times 10^{4}$
$N_2O_{4(g)} \rightleftharpoons 2 NO_{2(g)}$ at $298 \ K$ $0.98$
$N_2O_{4(g)} \rightleftharpoons 2 NO_{2(g)}$ at $500 \ K$ $1700$

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$(i)$ increasing the pressure
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$(iii)$ using a catalyst?

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