Question

Which of the following is a characteristic of a reversible reaction?

• A. The number of moles of reactants and products are equal
• B. It can be influenced by a catalyst
• C. It can never proceed to completion
• D. It can be attained in an open vessel

Answer 1

The correct option is C It can never proceed to completion

A reversible reaction can never proceed to completion. This is because a reversible reaction is an equilibrium reaction in which both forward and reverse reactions occur at the same rate.