Which of the following statements about equilibrium is true?
A)Equilibrium favors the products when the energy of the products is higher than the energy of the reactants.
B)Equilibrium favors the reactants when the energy of the product is lower than the energy of the reactants.
C)Equilibrium favors the products when they are less stable than the starting material of a reaction.
D)Equilibrium favors the products when they are more stable than the starting material of a reaction.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Equilibrium favors the more stable products, which have a lower energy state than the reactants. Therefore, option D is correct.

Which of the Following Statements About Equilibrium Is True