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What direction does a reaction proceed if ln Q/K is positive?"

A) Towards equilibrium
B) Away from equilibrium
C) No effect
D) Depends on temperature

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Final answer:

When ln Q/K is positive, indicating Q > K, the reaction proceeds to the left as written to reach equilibrium, converting products back to reactants.

The correct answer is None of all.

Step-by-step explanation:

If ln Q/K is positive, this means that the reaction quotient Q is greater than the equilibrium constant K. When Q > K, the ratio of the concentrations of products to the concentrations of reactants is greater than at equilibrium. Thus, to reach equilibrium, the reaction will proceed to the left as written, which corresponds to the conversion of products back to reactants.

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