Which Statement Below Concerning a Chemical Reaction at Equilibrium Is

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which statement below concerning a chemical reaction at equilibrium is true?

• A)Only the forward reaction stops.
• B)Only the reverse reaction stops.
• C)Both the forward and reverse reactions stop.
• D)The rate constants for the forward and reverse reactions are equal.
• E)The rates of the forward and reverse reactions are equal.

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