All reactions are technically reversible. Why are some considered de facto irreversible?
A) At equilibrium substrate concentration is below the level of detection
B) Equilibrium can never be achieved
C) Keq for the reaction is so low that it cannot be calculated
D) Product inhibits the reverse reaction
E) The Keq is 1

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Some reactions are considered de facto irreversible because, at equilibrium, the concentration of the substrate is so low that it is effectively undetectable, making the reverse reaction practically impossible to observe.

All Reactions Are Technically Reversible