In a reversible reaction the rate constants of the forward and the backward reactions are 4.8xx10^(-5)s^(-1)and1.2xx10^(-4)s^(-1) respectively. Calculate the equilibrium constant.

In a reversible reaction the rate constants of the forward and the bac

1.	In a reversible reaction the rate constants of the forward and the backward reactions are 4.8xx10^(-5)s^(-1)and1.2xx10^(-4)s^(-1) respectively. Calculate the equilibrium constant.
Answer» SOLUTION :`K=k_(1)/k_(2)=(4.8xx10^(-5))/(1.2xx10^(-4))=0.4`