Interpretation:
Rate of forward and reverse reaction at equilibrium has to be determined.
Concept Introduction:
Explanation of Solution
For reversible reaction, rate of forward and reverse reaction become equal at some point in time. Forward reaction rate decrease as a result of decreased amounts of reactant, and after sometime when products formed. Then reverse reaction starts. When forward reaction rate and reverse reaction rate become equal, state of
For equilibrium reaction rate of forward reaction is equal to rate of reverse direction. Consider a general reaction that is as follows:
Expression for equilibrium constant is written as follows:
Here,
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