At a particular temperature, the reaction below has a K value of 4.50 x 103. If [C5H6O3] = 0.04M, [C2H6] = 0.02M, and [CO] = 0.08M, determine if the reaction is at equilibrium, needs to shift right to reach equilibrium, or needs to shift left to reach equilibrium.
C5H6O3(g) ⇋ C2H6(g) + 3CO(g)
Q greater than K so shift right |
Q greater than K so shift left |
At equilibrium |
Q less than K so shift right |
Q less than K so shift left |
Q increaces when numerator increaces. Numerator value is directly proportional to concentration of the products.
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