For the reaction N2O4(g) \(\rightleftharpoons\) 2NO2(g) KC = 0.21 at 373 K. The concentrations of N2O4 and NO2 are found to be 0.125 mol dm-3 and 0.5 mol dm-3 respectively at a given temperature. Predict the direction of the reaction.
A. At equilibrium
B. reverse direction
C. forward direction
D. Both reverse and forward direction
Answer:B
For the reaction N2O4(g) \(\rightleftharpoons\) 2NO2(g) KC = 0.21 at 373 K. The concentrations of N2O4 and NO2 are found to be 0.125 mol dm-3 and 0.5 mol dm-3 respectively at a given temperature. Predict the direction of the reaction.
A. At equilibrium B. reverse direction C. forward direction D. Both reverse and forward direction