The equilibrium constant for the following reaction will be...

The equilibrium constant for the following reaction will be $3 \mathrm{~A}+2 \mathrm{~B}=\mathrm{C}$ (a) $\frac{[3 \mathrm{~A}][2 \mathrm{~B}]}{[\mathrm{C}]}$ (b) $\frac{[\mathrm{C}]}{[3 \mathrm{~A}][2 \mathrm{~B}]}$ (c) $\frac{[\mathrm{C}]}{[\mathrm{A}]^{2}[\mathrm{~B}]^{2}}$ (d) $\frac{[\mathrm{C}]}{[\mathrm{A}]^{3}[\mathrm{~B}]^{2}}$

The equilibrium constant for the following reaction will be $3 \mathrm{~A}+2 \mathrm{~B}=\mathrm{C}$
(a) $\frac{[3 \mathrm{~A}][2 \mathrm{~B}]}{[\mathrm{C}]}$
(b) $\frac{[\mathrm{C}]}{[3 \mathrm{~A}][2 \mathrm{~B}]}$
(c) $\frac{[\mathrm{C}]}{[\mathrm{A}]^{2}[\mathrm{~B}]^{2}}$
(d) $\frac{[\mathrm{C}]}{[\mathrm{A}]^{3}[\mathrm{~B}]^{2}}$

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Key Concepts

Law of Mass Action

The Law of Mass Action provides the foundational principle for formulating the expression of the equilibrium constant. It states that for a balanced chemical equation, the equilibrium constant is expressed as the product of the concentrations of the products (each raised to the power of its stoichiometric coefficient) divided by the product of the concentrations of the reactants (similarly exponentiated), thereby quantifying the reaction dynamics at equilibrium.

Stoichiometry

Stoichiometry refers to the quantitative relationships between the reactants and products in a chemical reaction, based on the balanced chemical equation. In the context of equilibrium, the stoichiometric coefficients are used as exponents in the equilibrium constant expression, ensuring that the representation accurately reflects the proportions in which substances react and are formed.

Equilibrium Constant

The equilibrium constant is a number that expresses the ratio of the concentrations of products to reactants at equilibrium for a given chemical reaction, providing insight into the position of equilibrium. It is determined by the specific reaction and temperature, and a higher value indicates a greater concentration of products at equilibrium.

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