Chapter 12, Problem 45QRT

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Among the given reactions the product favoured reaction has to be identified and then all the reactions has to be placed in order from most reactant-favoured to most product-favoured.

Concept Introduction:

Equilibrium Constant & Direction of reaction:

Case 1: ${\text{K}}_{\text{c}}\gg \text{1}$:

Reaction is strongly product-favoured; equilibrium concentrations of products are much greater than equilibrium concentrations of reactants.

Case 2: ${\text{K}}_{\text{c}}\ll \text{1}$:

Reaction is strongly reactant-favoured; equilibrium concentrations of reactants are much greater than equilibrium concentrations of products.

Case 3: ${\text{K}}_{\text{c}}\cong \text{1}$:

Equilibrium mixture contains significant concentrations of reactants and products; calculations are needed to determine equilibrium concentrations.