Question

If the value of $K_{eq}$is very small, it indicates that equilibrium occurs :

• A. at a low product concentration
• B. at a high product concentration
• C. after considerable time
• D. with the help of a catalyst
• E. with no forward reaction

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

at a low product concentration

If the value of Keq is very small, it indicates that equilibrium occurs at a low product concentration.
The equilibrium constant is the ratio of product concentrations to reactant concentrations raised to appropriate stoichiomertic coefficients.
Low value of equilibrium constant means reactant concentration is higher than product concentration.