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31 October, 04:39

Imagine the reaction A + B ⇌ C + D is at equilibrium, where the forward and reverse reactions are at equal rates. What would happen to the rate of the forward reaction if the [A] were suddenly to increase?

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  1. 31 October, 05:25
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    Rate of forward reaction will increase.

    Explanation:

    Effect of change in reaction condition on equilibrium is explained by Le Chatelier's principle. According to this principle,

    If an equilibrium condition of a dynamic reversible reaction is disturbed by changing concentration, temperature, pressure, volume, etc, then reaction will move will in a direction which counteract the change.

    In the given reaction,

    A + B ⇌ C + D

    If concentration of A is increase, then reaction will move in a direction which decreases the concentration of A to reestablish the equilibrium.

    As concentration A decreases in forward direction, therefore, rate of forward reaction will increase.
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