Consider the Following Reaction and Its Equilibrium Constant: I₂(g)⇌ 2

question 23

Multiple Choice

Consider the following reaction and its equilibrium constant: I₂(g) ⇌ 2 I(g) K_p = 0.209
A reaction mixture contains 0.72 atm I₂ and 1.80 atm I.Which of the following statements is TRUE concerning this system?

• A) The reaction will shift in the direction of reactants.
• B) The reaction quotient will increase.
• C) The reaction will shift in the direction of products.
• D) The equilibrium constant will decrease.
• E) The system is at equilibrium.

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