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Problem 15.14 Consider the reaction A+BC+D. Assume that both the forward reactio

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Problem 15.14

Consider the reaction A+BC+D. Assume that both the forward reaction and the reverse reaction are elementary processes and that the value of the equilibrium constant is very large.

Part A

Which species predominate at equilibrium, reactants or products?

Which species predominate at equilibrium, reactants or products?

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Part B

Which reaction has the larger rate constant, the forward or the reverse?

Which reaction has the larger rate constant, the forward or the reverse?

reactants products

Explanation / Answer

A) if Kc is large reaction going to complete

so products are predominant.

B) forward reaction as larger rate constant.