Assertion: The reaction quotient, Q has the same form as the equilibrium constant `K_(eq)`, and is evaluated using any given concentrations of the species involved in the reaction, and not necessarily equilibrium constrations.
Reason: If the numerical value of Q is not the same as the value of equilibrium constant, a reaction will occur.

Options

A. If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
C. If assertion is true but reason is false.
D. If assertion is false but reason is true.

Answer

B

Explanation

Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.