For a solution-phase dimerization reaction, the rate constants for the second-order forward reaction is 2 *10⁷ dm³ mol^-1 s^-1and for the first-order backward reaction is 4 * 10⁵ s^-1. Determine the equilibrium constant.

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The equilibrium constant $K_{eq}$ is given by the ratio of the rate constants for the forward and backward reactions. Here, $K_{eq} = \frac{k_{forward}}{k_{backward}} = \frac{2 \times 10^{-10}}{4 \times 10^{-15}} = 50$.

For a Solution-Phase Dimerization Reaction, the Rate Constants for the Second-Order