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If the reaction quotient Q has a smaller value that the related equilibrium constant, K:

If the reaction quotient Q has a smaller value that the related equilibrium constant-example-1
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It is given that Q < Keq:

The value of the reaction quotient Q is less than the value of the equilibrium constant K.

Hence, the concentration of products is lower than the equilibrium concentration of products, and the concentration of reactants is higher than the equilibrium concentration of reactants. Therefore, the equilibrium will shift in the forward direction.

Answer: The reaction is not in equilibrium, and will make more products at the expense of reactants.

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