Consider the Following Reaction and Its Equilibrium Constant: SO₂(g)

question 126

Multiple Choice

Consider the following reaction and its equilibrium constant: SO₂(g) + NO₂(g) ⇌ SO₃(g) + NO(g) K_c = 0.33
A reaction mixture contains 0.39 mol L^-1 SO₂, 0.14 mol L^-1 NO₂ , 0.11 mol L^-1 SO₃ and 0.14 mol L^-1 NO. Which of the following statements is TRUE concerning this system?

• A) The reaction will shift in the direction of reactants.
• B) The equilibrium constant will decrease.
• C) The reaction will shift in the direction of products.
• D) The reaction quotient will decrease.
• E) The system is at equilibrium.

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