Chemistry · Factors affecting equilibrium: concentration, pressure, temperature, the effect of catalyst, Le Chatelier's principle

Which of the following statements is correct about the equilibrium constant?

Which of the following statements is correct about the equilibrium constant?

  • A. Its value increases by increase in temperature
  • B. Its value decreases by decrease in temperature
  • C. Its value may increase or decrease with increase in temperature
  • D. Its value is constant at all temperature

Step-by-step solution

The equilibrium constant depends on temperature according to the van't Hoff equation. For exothermic reactions, increasing temperature decreases K; for endothermic reactions, increasing temperature increases K. Hence K may increase or decrease with temperature.
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