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For any reversible reaction, if concentration of reactants increases, then effect on equilibrium constant :
A
Depends on amount of concentration
B
Unchanged
C
Decreases
D
Increases
Detailed Solution
Increasing the concentration of reactants shifts the equilibrium position forward (more products form), as predicted by Le Chatelier's principle.
However, the concentrations readjust so that the ratio $\dfrac{[\text{products}]}{[\text{reactants}]}$ returns to the same value. The equilibrium constant itself does not change.
The equilibrium constant changes only with temperature.
So the equilibrium constant remains unchanged.
However, the concentrations readjust so that the ratio $\dfrac{[\text{products}]}{[\text{reactants}]}$ returns to the same value. The equilibrium constant itself does not change.
The equilibrium constant changes only with temperature.
So the equilibrium constant remains unchanged.
