An equilibrium-controlled reaction will yield predominantly:
A)the more/most stable product.
B)the product whose formation requires the smallest free energy of activation.
C)the product that can be formed in the fewest steps.
D)the product that is formed at the fastest rate.
E)the product which possesses the greatest potential energy.

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An equilibrium-controlled reaction will yield predominantly the more/most stable product because the reaction will reach equilibrium when the rate of forward reaction is equal to the rate of backward reaction, and the more stable product will have a lower free energy and therefore a lower tendency to revert back to the reactants.

An Equilibrium-Controlled Reaction Will Yield Predominantly