Consider the Equilibrium a +B ⇄ C

question 14

Multiple Choice

Consider the equilibrium A +B ⇄ C.What is significant about the reaction quotient when [B] = [C]?

• A)only that [B] = [C]
• B)[A] = [B]= [C]
• C)[B] = [C] = K
• D)[A]=K
• E)The reaction must run in the forward direction.

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