Question

What do you understand from the reaction if reaction quotient is 2 and the equilibrium constant is 3?

(a) the equilibrium constant increases

(b) the equilibrium constant decreases

(c) the equilibrium constant remains the same

(d) reaction quotient increases

I have been asked this question in an interview for internship.

I need to ask this question from Applications of Equilibrium Constants topic in section Equilibrium of Chemistry – Class 11

Answer 1

The correct choice is (d) reaction quotient increases

To explain I would say: In a reaction, if reaction quotient is less than the equilibrium constant, the reaction quotient will tend to increase and the reaction will proceed in the forward direction till it reaches equilibrium.