The expression for the equilibrium constant (K) for this reaction is:
\[K = \dfrac{[CO][Cl_2]}{[COCl_2]}\]
Because the equilibrium constant (K) is very large (1.5 x 10^10), it indicates that at equilibrium, the products (CO and Cl2) are favored over the reactant (COCl2).
Therefore, the correct answer is: products
The given chemical reaction is:
[COCl_2(g) \rightleftharpoons CO(g) + Cl_2(g) \quad K = 1.5 \times 10^{10}]
We need to write the expression for the equilibrium constant ((K)) for this reaction.
Are the reactants or products favored at equilibrium? Select the single best answer.
products
neither
reactants
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