Q.

For a reversible exothermic reaction, what is the effect of increasing temperature on the equilibrium constant

Keq and on the forward rate constant kf?

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a

Keq and kf both decrease

b

Keq increase and kf  decreases

c

Keq decrease and kf increases

d

Keq and kf both increase

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

For a reversible exothermic reaction, when temperature increases, the equilibrium constant Keq decreases as this will shift the equilibrium in the left direction and forward rate constant kf increases.

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For a reversible exothermic reaction, what is the effect of increasing temperature on the equilibrium constantKeq and on the forward rate constant kf?