AIIMS2018Chemistry-Chemical Equilibrium

AIIMS 2018 Chemistry Reaction Quotient MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

Assertion : If QcQ_c (reaction quotient) <Kc< K_c (equilibrium constant) reaction moves in direction of reactants.

Reason : Reaction quotient is defined in the same way as equilibrium constant at any stage of the reaction.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If both assertion and reason are false.

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

When the reaction quotient QcQ_c is less than the equilibrium constant KcK_c (Qc<KcQ_c < K_c), it indicates that the concentration of products is lower than at equilibrium, prompting the reaction to shift towards the products to reach equilibrium. This shift increases the concentrations of CC and DD while decreasing AA and BB. The other options are not applicable as they do not provide relevant information or alternatives regarding the relationship between QcQ_c and KcK_c. Understanding this concept is crucial for predicting the direction of chemical reactions based on their equilibrium states.

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