JIPMER2013ChemistryChemical Equilibrium
The value of K_c for the reaction, 2 A B+C is 2 10⁻³ . At a given time, if the composition of reaction mixture is [A]=[B]=[C]=3 10⁻³ M . Which is true?
Options
- AThe reaction will proceed in forward direction
- BThe reaction will proceed in backward direction
- CThe reaction will proceed in any direction
- DNone of the above
Correct answer
B. The reaction will proceed in backward direction
Step-by-step solution
Reaction quotient, Q_C=[B][C] /[A]^2 as as [A]=[B]=[C]=3 10⁻⁴ M Q_C= (3 10⁻⁴ ) (3 10⁻⁴ ) / (3 10⁻⁴ )^2=1 As Q_C K_c , so the reaction will proceed in the reverse direction.