Equilibrium Question 857
Question: The equilibrium constant for a reaction is K, and the reaction quotient is Q. For a particular reaction mixture, the ratio $ \frac{K}{Q} $ . is 0.33. This means that:
Options:
A) The reaction mixture will equilibrate to form more reactant species
B) the reaction mixture will equilibrate to form more product species
C) the equilibrium ratio of reactant to product concentrations will be 3
D) the equilibrium ratio of reactant to product concentrations will be 0.33
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
$ \therefore \frac{K}{Q}=0.33 $
$ \Rightarrow K<Q $ i.e., reaction moves in backward direction to achieve equilibrium.
