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Question
Differentiate reversible and irreversible reactions.
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Solution
| Reversible reaction | Irreversible reaction |
| 1. Reactions can be reversed. | 1. The reaction cannot be reversed. |
| 2. It proceeds in both directions. | 2. It is unidirectional. |
| 3. It attains equilibrium. | 3. Equilibrium is not attained. |
| 4. It is relatively slow. | 4. It is fast. |
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