Consider the Equilibrium a + B C

question 101

Multiple Choice

Consider the equilibrium A + B C. What is significant about the reaction quotient when [B] = [C]?

• A) only that [B] = [C]
• B) [A] = [B] = [C]
• C) [B] = [C] = K
• D) [A] = K
• E) The reaction must run in the forward direction.

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