At 700 K, the Reaction 2SO₂(g)+ O₂(g) 2SO₃(g)has the Equilibrium

question 76

Multiple Choice

At 700 K, the reaction 2SO₂(g) + O₂(g) 2SO₃(g) has the equilibrium constant K_c = 4.3 * 10⁶, and the following concentrations are present: [SO₂] = 0.010 M; [SO₃] = 10. M; [O₂] = 0.010 M. Is the mixture at equilibrium? If not at equilibrium, in which direction (as the equation is written) , left to right or right to left, will the reaction proceed to reach equilibrium?

• A)Yes, the mixture is at equilibrium.
• B)No, left to right
• C)No, right to left
• D)There is not enough information to be able to predict the direction.

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