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If the equilibrium constant for \(\mathrm{A \rightleftharpoons B + C}\) is \(K_{eq}^{(1)}\) and that of \(\mathrm{B + C \rightleftharpoons P}\) is \(K_{eq}^{(2)}\), the equilibrium constant for \(\mathrm{A \rightleftharpoons P}\) is :

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Adding two reactions multiplies their equilibrium constants.
Updated On: Nov 5, 2026
  • \(\dfrac{K_{eq}^{(1)}}{K_{eq}^{(2)}}\)
  • \(K_{eq}^{(1)} + K_{eq}^{(2)}\)
  • \(K_{eq}^{(2)} - K_{eq}^{(1)}\)
  • \(K_{eq}^{(1)}\,K_{eq}^{(2)}\)
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

\(K_{eq}^{(1)} = \dfrac{[B][C]}{[A]}\) and \(K_{eq}^{(2)} = \dfrac{[P]}{[B][C]}\).
Adding the two reactions \(\mathrm{A \rightleftharpoons B + C}\) and \(\mathrm{B + C \rightleftharpoons P}\) gives \(\mathrm{A \rightleftharpoons P}\) (B and C cancel).
\(K = \dfrac{[P]}{[A]} = \dfrac{[B][C]}{[A]} \times \dfrac{[P]}{[B][C]} = K_{eq}^{(1)} K_{eq}^{(2)}\).
Answer: (4) \(K_{eq}^{(1)}\,K_{eq}^{(2)}\)
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