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When the k ep value is large, the number representing [A] [B] must be___ then the number representing [C] [D]?

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Consider the equilibrium,


A + B <===> C + D


K_(eq) =([C][D])/([A][B])

So the denominator [A][B] must be smaller than the numerator [C][D] for the equilibrium constant value,
K_(eq) to be large.

This shows that the equilibrium is favored towards the products.

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