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CHM 101 CHM 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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Which does not describe a reaction at equilibrium?
Options
A The system must be closed.
B Concentrations of reactants and products are constant.
C Keq increases as the reaction progresses.
Correct Answer
D Forward and backward reactions occur at equal rate.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Keq is constant at a given temperature; it does not increase as the reaction progresses. It is fixed once equilibrium is reached.

Hint

K is constant at constant T.

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