Question

An equilibrium constant of ${10}^{-4}$ for a reaction means, the equilibrium is

• A. largely towards backward direction
• B. largely towards forward direction
• C. equally poised
• D. never established

Answer 1

The correct option is C equally poised

An equilibrium constant of ${10}^{-4}$ for a reaction means that the reaction is the one that will have 50% product and 50% reactant at equilibrium , one that is very favorable and will have mostly product at equilibrium