In the reaction H₂ + I₂ ⇌ 2HI, the equilibrium constant at 400$\degree$C is 500. Which of the following statements are true when the reaction is at equilibrium? Select any that apply. A) The reaction lies almost completely to the left. B) The reaction lies almost completely to the right. C) The Gibbs free energy change for the reaction is positive. D) Neither the forward nor the back reactions are occurring. E) The Gibbs free energy change for the reaction is negative.

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The equilibrium constant is very large, indicating that the reaction lies almost completely to the right. The Gibbs free energy change for the reaction is negative, indicating that the reaction is spontaneous in the forward direction.

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