$PCl_5 \rightleftharpoons PCl_3 + Cl_2$. If the equilibrium constant $(K_C)$ for the above reaction at $500 \ K$ is $1.79$ and the equilibrium concentrations of $PCl_5$ and $PCl_3$ are $1.41 \ M$ and $1.59 \ M$,respectively,then the concentration of $Cl_2$ is approximately: (in $M$)

  • A
    $1.26$
  • B
    $3.59$
  • C
    $0.59$
  • D
    $1.59$

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