The Relationship Between the Rate Constants for the Forward and Reverse

question 49

Multiple Choice

The relationship between the rate constants for the forward and reverse reactions and the equilibrium constant for the process is K_eq= .

• A)k f + k r
• B) k f k r
• C) k f /k r
• D) k r /k f
• E) k f - k r

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