Consider the Hypothetical Reaction A₂ + B₂ 2

question 26

Multiple Choice

Consider the hypothetical reaction A₂ + B₂ 2 AB When will the forward reaction rate be at a maximum,and when will the reverse reaction rate be at a maximum?

• A)The forward reaction rate will be at a maximum when equilibrium is established,and the reverse reaction rate will be at a maximum when equilibrium is established
• B)The forward reaction rate will be at a maximum when equilibrium is established,and the reverse reaction rate will be at a maximum at time zero
• C)The forward reaction rate will be at a maximum at time zero,and the reverse reaction rate will be at a maximum when equilibrium is established
• D)The forward reaction rate will be at a maximum between time zero and when equilibrium is established,and the reverse reaction rate will be at a maximum when equilibrium is established
• E)The forward reaction rate will be at a maximum when equilibrium is established,and the reverse reaction rate will be at a maximum between time zero and when equilibrium is established

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