Consider the Equilibrium Reaction Shown Below

question 12

Multiple Choice

Consider the equilibrium reaction shown below. B2(g) 2B(g)
If the rate constants are: k_fwd = 7.00 × 10^-5s^-1 and k_rev = 2.00 × 10^-5 L mol^-1 s^-1, what is the value of K_c under these conditions?

• A) 1.75 × 10⁵
• B) 3.50
• C) 0.286
• D) 5.71 × 10^-6
• E) 1.40 × 10^-10

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