Chapter 17, Problem 17.38P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The final concentration of ${\text{CFCl}}_{\text{3}}$ and $\text{HCl}$ has to be compared if the given reaction is started with unequal concentration of ${\text{CCl}}_{\text{4}}$ and $\text{HF}\text{.}$

Concept Introduction:

For a reversible chemical reaction, after certain time the concentration of products and reactants appears to be constant. That is, at this point the rate of forward reaction is equal to the rate of backward reaction. This state is called the equilibrium state.

Stoichiometry of a chemical reaction shows the quantitative relationship between each component involved in the reaction.