One mole of $H_2O$ and one mole of $CO$ are taken in a $10 \ L$ vessel and heated to $725 \ K$. At equilibrium,$40 \%$ of water (by mass) reacts with $CO$ according to the equation:
$H_2O_{(g)} + CO_{(g)} \longleftrightarrow H_{2(g)} + CO_{2(g)}$
Calculate the equilibrium constant $(K_c)$ for the reaction.

  • A
    $0.44$
  • B
    $0.55$
  • C
    $0.66$
  • D
    $0.88$

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