A Reaction with an Equilibrium Constant K_c = 1

question 31

Multiple Choice

A reaction with an equilibrium constant K_c = 1.5 x 10²¹ would consist of which of the following at equilibrium:

• A) approximately equal reactants and products
• B) some reactants and products with reactants slightly favored
• C) some reactants and products with products slightly favored
• D) essentially all reactants
• E) essentially all products

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