For the Reaction: 2 SO₂(g) + O₂(g) ⇌ 2 SO₃(g)

question 85

Multiple Choice

For the reaction: 2 SO₂(g) + O₂(g) ⇌ 2 SO₃(g) , Kc = 6.9 × 10²⁴ at 25°C. If a reaction vessel is filled with these gases, such that [SO₂] = 6.0 M, [O₂] = 6.0 M and [SO₃] = 6.0 M, in which direction will the reaction proceed?

• A) The reaction proceeds to the right.
• B) The reaction proceeds to the left.
• C) The reaction is already at equilibrium.
• D) The reaction volume must be specified to answer this question.
• E) The value of Kp must be specified to answer this question.

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