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Why is it useful to compare Q with `K`?
What is the situation when
a. `Q=K` b. `QltK` c.` QgtK`?

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The ratio of the product of molar concentrations of the products to the product of molar concentrations of reactants with each concentration term raised to the power equal to the stoichiometric. Coefficient of that species is called quotient.
Comparing the values of Q with K we can predict the direction of reaction.
If Q is greater than K, the net reaction takes place in backward direction whereas if Q is less than K, the net reaction takes place in forward direction. At equilibrium `Q=K`
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