An Equilibrium Is Established in Which Both the Forward (Fwd)

question 73

Multiple Choice

An equilibrium is established in which both the forward (fwd) and the reverse (rev) reactions are elementary. If the equilibrium constant K_c = 1.6 × 10^-2 and the rate constant k_fwd = 8.0 × 10^-7 s^-1 what is the value of k_rev?

• A) 1.3 × 10^-8 s^-1
• B) 7.8 × 10⁷ s^-1
• C) 2 × 10⁴ s^-1
• D) 5.0 × 10^-5 s^-1
• E) none of the above

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