In the reaction A$\rightarrow$B, if at equilibrium [B] [A], what can be said about the directionality of the reaction?
A) strongly favored in the forward direction
B) strongly favored in the reverse direction
C) strongly favored in both directions
D) Not enough information is given.

Question

In the reaction A$\rightarrow$B, if at equilibrium [B] >> [A], what can be said about the directionality of the reaction?
A) strongly favored in the forward direction
B) strongly favored in the reverse direction
C) strongly favored in both directions
D) Not enough information is given.

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If at equilibrium the concentration of product B is much greater than that of reactant A, it indicates that the reaction is strongly favored in the forward direction, leading to the formation of more product B.

In the Reaction A →\rightarrow→ B, If at Equilibrium [B] >> [A], What Can Be

In the Reaction A $\rightarrow$ B, If at Equilibrium [B] >> [A], What Can Be