If the Value of Q Is Less Than K_p,then

question 48

Multiple Choice

If the value of Q is less than K_p,then

• A) the system is in equilibrium.
• B) a catalyst is necessary to achieve equilibrium.
• C) the reaction will go left or right depending upon the reaction stoichiometry.
• D) the reaction will proceed to the right until equilibrium is established.
• E) the reaction will proceed to the left until equilibrium is established.

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