Consider the Following Reaction and Its Equilibrium Constant: I₂(g)

question 127

Multiple Choice

Consider the following reaction and its equilibrium constant: I₂(g) + Br₂(g) ⇌ 2IBr(g) K_c = 1.1 × 10²
A reaction mixture contains 0.41 mol L^-1 I₂, 0.27 mol L^-1 Br₂ and 3.5 mol L^-1 IBr. Which of the following statements is TRUE concerning this system?

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

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