Q.

For the reaction 2AB+C, Kc=4×10-3.  At a given time, the composition of the reaction mixture is: [A]=[B]=[C]=2×10-3M.

Then, which of the following is correct                  [2024]

1 Reaction is at equilibrium.  
2 Reaction has a tendency to go in forward direction.  
3 Reaction has a tendency to go in backward direction.  
4 Reaction has gone to completion in forward direction.  

Ans.

(3)

For the reaction,

2AB+C  ;  KC=4×10-3

QC=[B][C][A]2=2×10-3×2×10-3(2×10-3)2=1

Since QC>KC, hence, the reaction will proceed in the direction of reactants (i.e., backward direction).