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Which changes in the reaction will occur when excess reactant continuously removes a product in a reversible esterification?

A)Equilibrium shifts to forward reaction
B)Equilibrium constant decreases rapidly
C)Reverse rate exceeds forward reaction
D)Activation energy barrier substantially increases

💡 Explanation

The increased consumption of product favors the forward reaction according to Le Chatelier's principle because it attempts to restore equilibrium; therefore the equilibrium shifts towards the esterification side, rather than decreasing the equilibrium constant.

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