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Explanation / Answer

N2O4 ? 2 NO2

If volume increases , according to Le Chatlier's Principle , the equilibrium shifts towards the side with more no. of particles . i.e. NO2

now when volume is doubled , Lets say change in N2O4 is -x , while the change in NO2 is 2x . Initial partial pressures being 0.35 and 1.19 atm .

Kp= (P(NO2 ))2/ P(N2O4)

Kp= (1.19)2/0.35 = 4.046

N2O4 ? 2 NO2

0.35-x 2x

Since the reaction is again in equilibrium , Kp = 4.046 i.e. the same doesn't change (Le Chartlier's principle equilibrium shifts but the Equilibrium constant is the same)

Thus ,

Kp= (P(NO2 ))2/ P(N2O4)

=   (2x)/(0.35-x)

x= 0.234221

Thus the new partial pressures are , P(N2O4) = 0.115779 , (P(NO2 )=0.468442