When the equilibrium constant for a reaction is very small which of the following is true?

the equilibrium lies slightly to the left (somewhat more reactant than product)
the equilibrium lies far to the left (much more reactant than product)
the equilibrium lies slightly to the right(somewhat more product than reactant)
the equilibrium lies far to the right(much more product than reactant)

Answer:
The equilibrium lies far to the left.
This is because:

Kc = [product] /[ reactants]

so large Kc = more products present
and so a low Kc = more reactants present

Just use the above relationship to work it out.

I hope this helps you out!
Far to the left.
far to the left.It means reactants dominate the products

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