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for a typical association reaction x+y->xy, a larger value for equilibrium constant k indicates?

a. stronger binding between x and y

b. lower free energy change for the association

c. lower rate of association of xy

d. a and b

e. all of the above.

i know a is true, but not sure about the others.

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  • Dr.A
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    a and b

  • house
    Lv 4
    4 years ago

    in many circumstances it potential that the reaction favors the formation of one (or greater) of the products, i.e. that the ratio of things to reactants is extreme, fairly interior the case of equilibrium constants like Ka, Kb, Ksp, Keq, etc. could additionally mean (if ok is a fee consistent) that the reaction is quickly, interior the written direction.

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