For an Equilibrium Reaction with K = 1

question 17

Multiple Choice

For an equilibrium reaction with K = 1.2 * 10⁸, the forward rate constant was found to be 3.5 *10⁵. What is the value of the reverse rate constant?

• A) 3.5 * 10⁵
• B) 3.4 * 10²
• C) 4.2 *10¹³
• D) 2.9 *10^-3
• E) 6.0 * 10^-5

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