For a reaction, the reaction quotient, Qc Kc, the reaction ________.

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For a reaction, the reaction quotient, Qc > Kc, the reaction ________.

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The reaction quotient (Qc) is the ratio of the concentrations of products to reactants at any given point in the reaction. If Qc is greater than the equilibrium constant (Kc), it means that the concentration of products is too high and the concentration of reactants is too low for equilibrium. To reach equilibrium, the reaction will shift to the left (towards the reactants) to decrease the concentration of products and increase the concentration of reactants until Qc equals Kc. Therefore, the correct answer is D, the reaction shifts to the left.

For a Reaction, the Reaction Quotient, Qc > Kc, the Reaction