The question is incomplete, the complete question is:
The reaction:
SO_2 (g) + 2 H2S (g) <=> 3 S(s) + 2 H2O(g)
is the basis of a suggested method for removal of {SO2} from power-plant stack gases.
Kp = 8×10^15
In principle, is this reaction a feasible method of removing SO_2 from power-plant emissions?
1. No; the reaction is highly spontaneous at 298 K, but a significant amount of SO2 will remain at equilibrium.
2. Yes; the reaction is highly spontaneous at 298 K, even though a significant amount of SO2 will remain at equilibrium.
3. Yes; the reaction is highly spontaneous at 298 K and almost no SO2 will remain at equilibrium.
4. No; the reaction is not spontaneous at 298 K, even though almost no SO2 will remain at equilibrium.
5. No; the reaction is not spontaneous at 298 K and a significant amount of SO2 will remain at equilibrium.
Answer:
3. Yes; the reaction is highly spontaneous at 298 K and almost no SO2 will remain at equilibrium
Explanation:
Looking at the Kp of the of the reaction, we expect that almost no sulphur IV oxide should remain at equilibrium. The Kp has a a large value of 8×10^15 which indicates that the reaction should proceed to completion. The reaction is also spontaneous at 298K.