Consider the Following Reaction and Its Equilibrium Constant

question 72

Multiple Choice

Consider the following reaction and its equilibrium constant:
SO₂(g) + NO₂(g) ⇌ SO₃(g) + NO(g) K_c = 0.33
A reaction mixture contains 0.39 M SO₂,0.14 M NO₂,0.11 M SO₃ and 0.14 M NO.Which of the following statements is true concerning this system?

• A)The reaction will shift in the direction of reactants.
• B)The equilibrium constant will decrease.
• C)The reaction will shift in the direction of products.
• D)The reaction quotient will decrease.
• E)The system is at equilibrium.

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