For the Reaction K_c = 0

question 40

Multiple Choice

For the reaction K_c = 0.95. A mixture of the three substances contains 0.45 M ethanol, 0.45 M acetic acid and 1.1 M ethyl acetate. Which statement is true?

• A) Q < K, so the system will react left to right.
• B) Q < K, so the system will react right to left.
• C) The mixture is at equilibrium.
• D) Q > K, so the system will react left to right.
• E) Q > K, so the system will react right to left.

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Definitions:

Fixed-Ratio

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Fixed-Interval

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