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I am having trouble with the attached question. I see that from the value of Keq
that the concentration of products is favored. I have tried many ways but they all don't make sense

The correct answer is A. Can you help me understand why it is A?

Thanks!
 

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What can you tell about the system looking at Keq?

What do you know about reaction speeds at equilibrium? Do you know kinetic interpretation of chemical equilibrium?
 

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