Consider the Following Reaction and Its Equilibrium Constant: SO₂(g)+ NO₂(g)⇌

question 104

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 0.41 M SO₂,0.13 M NO_2, 0.11 M SO₃ and 0.13 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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