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$If the reaction quotient Q is greater than the equilibrium constant K_{c}, in which direction will the reaction proceed?$

A. $Forward direction$
B. $Backward direction$
C. $The reaction is at equilibrium$
D. $The reaction stops$

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Correct answer: B — $Backward direction$

Solution

$The reaction quotient Q is calculated using current concentrations.$
$If Q > K_{c}, the ratio of products to reactants is higher than at equilibrium.$
$The system shifts to decrease the product concentration and increase the reactant concentration.$
$This corresponds to the backward direction.$
$Hence the answer is (B).$

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