Ncert Exercises & Solutions

How can you predict the following stages of a reaction by comparing the value of K_c and Q_c?

Prediction of the following stages of a reaction by comparing the value of K_c and Q_c are

(i) If Q_c<K_c, the reaction will proceed in the direction of the products (forward reaction).

(ii) If Q_c>K_c, the reaction will proceed in the direction of reactants (reverse reaction).

(iii) If Q_c=K_c, the reaction mixture is already at equilibrium.