(a)
Interpretation: For the given reversible reaction, equilibrium equation needs to be written.
Concept introduction: For a reversible reaction, equilibrium is a state when both reactants and products have equal concentrations and it does not change with time.
An equilibrium reaction is represented as follows:
At equilibrium, the change in the concentration of A, B is same as change in concentration of AB. For example, if concentration of A and B decreases by x value, the concentration of AB will increase by x .
(a)
Explanation of Solution
The given reaction is represented as follows:
The equilibrium equation can be represented for the above reaction as follows:
Here,
(b)
Interpretation: Whether there is more product or reactant in the equilibrium mixture needs to be determined.
Concept introduction: An equilibrium reaction is represented as follows:
For the above reaction, the change in concentration of A and B is equal to that of AB.
For the above reaction, equilibrium constant can be represented as follows:
Here, K is equilibrium constant.
(b)
Explanation of Solution
If the value of equilibrium constant K is more than 1 then product is favored in the reaction but, if the value of K is less than 1 then reactant is favored in the reaction.
Thus, if the value of K for an equilibrium reaction is known, it can be determine whether it is product or reactant favored.
The given value of equilibrium constant is
The above value of K is more than 1, even is very large value thus, products will be favored in the equilibrium reaction. Therefore, there will be more products in the equilibrium mixture.
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