The Molecular Art Depicts the Following Reversible Reaction at Equilibrium

question 73

Multiple Choice

The molecular art depicts the following reversible reaction at equilibrium: CO(g) + Cl₂(g) COCl₂(g) . What can be inferred about the equilibrium constant, K, for this reaction?

• A)K < 1
• B)K ~ 1
• C)K > 1
• D)K = 0

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