Which of the Following Statements Correctly Describes Any Chemical Reaction

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements correctly describes any chemical reaction that has reached equilibrium?

• A) The concentrations of products and reactants are equal.
• B) The reaction is now irreversible.
• C) Both forward and reverse reactions have halted.
• D) The rates of the forward and reverse reactions are equal.

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Definitions:

Diterpene

A type of terpene consisting of four isoprene units, making up 20 carbon atoms, often found in essential oils and used in medicines and perfumes.

Prostaglandin

A collection of lipid compounds that are physiologically active and exhibit various hormone-like actions in animals.

Carboxyl Group

A functional group consisting of a carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom and single-bonded to a hydroxyl group, denoted as -COOH in organic compounds.

Prostaglandins

A group of physiologically active lipid compounds having diverse hormone-like effects in animals, derived enzymatically from fatty acids.