Assertion : The equilibrium constant for the reverse reaction is equal to the inverse of the equilibrium constant for the forward reaction.
Reason The value ofequilibrium constant is independent of initial concentrations of the reactants and products.

Options

A. Statement 1 is True, statement 2 is True, Statement 2 is correct explanation for Statement 1.
B. Statement 1 is True, statement 2 is True, Statement 2 is NOT a correct explanation for Statement 1.
C. Statement 1 is True, statement 2 is false.
D. Statement 1 is False, Statement 2 is True.

Answer

B

Explanation

For the reaction : `a A + bB hArr c C + d D, K_(c ) = ([C]^(c)[D]^(d))/([A]^(a)[B]^(b))`
For reverse reaction : `c C + d D hArr a A + b B, K._(c )= ([A]^(a)[B]^(b))/([C]^(c)[D]^(d)) = (11)/(K_(c ))`