J.R. S. answered 06/04/22
Ph.D. University Professor with 10+ years Tutoring Experience
PCl5(g) <==> PCl3(g) + Cl2(g) ... Keq = 0.041
Calculate Q and compare it to Keq:
Q = [PCl3][Cl2] / [PCl5] = (1.21)(0.49) / (0.77) = 0.77
Since Q is greater than Keq, the system is NOT at equilibrium.
The system would have to produce less product and more reactant in order to the value of Q to approach the value of Keq, so the system would shift to the left (toward reactants).