At 700 K, the Reaction 2SO₂(g)+ O₂(g)

question 34

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.Which of the following is true based on the above?

• A)Q_c > K_c, the reaction proceeds from left to right to reach equilibrium
• B)Q_c > K_c, the reaction proceeds from right to left to reach equilibrium
• C)Q_c < K_c, the reaction proceeds from left to right to reach equilibrium
• D)Q_c < K_c, the reaction proceeds from right to left to reach equilibrium
• E)Q_c = K_c, the reaction is currently at equilibrium

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