Which of the Following Statements Regarding Reaction Rates and Equilibrium

question 145

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding reaction rates and equilibrium is NOT true?

• A)For a reaction to attain equilibrium,reactants and products must remain in contact with each other.
• B)The rate of the forward reaction is at its maximum when the reactants are first mixed.
• C)The rate of the reverse reaction is at its maximum when the reactants are first mixed.
• D)The rate of the forward reaction decreases as the system approaches equilibrium.
• E)The rate of the reverse reaction increases as the system approaches equilibrium.

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