Question 59 of 70
Q.Which one of the following is incorrect statement?
(a) presence of catalyst affects both the forward reaction and reverse reaction to the same extent.
(b) for a system at equilibrium Q is always less than the equilibrium constant.
(c) equilibrium constant varies with temperature.
(d) equilibrium can be attained from either side of the reaction.
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Start your 14-day free trial to unlock the full solution →By definition, at equilibrium the reaction quotient Q equals the equilibrium constant K (Q = K), not less than it — so the statement claiming Q < K at equilibrium is false, making it the incorrect statement among the choices.
Check each statement:
- A catalyst lowers the activation energy for both the forward and reverse reactions by the same amount, so it speeds up both equally without shifting the equilibrium position — this statement is CORRECT.
- The reaction quotient Q is calculated the same way as K, using the concentrations present at any given moment. When the system reaches equilibrium, by definition Q becomes equal to K (Q = K). Saying Q is 'always less than' K at equilibrium is FALSE — this is the incorrect statement. …
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