NEETChemistryThermodynamics (C)
In the case of strongly exothermic reactions, what can be expected regarding the value of the equilibrium constant (K)?
Options
- AK becomes much larger than 1
- BK becomes much smaller than 1
- CK remains unchanged
- DK is not affected by ∆ r H°
Correct answer
A. K becomes much larger than 1
Step-by-step solution
In the case of strongly exothermic reactions, where ∆ r H° is large and negative, the value of K becomes much larger than 1, suggesting that the reaction can go to near completion and form a significant amount of product.