reverse direction becauseQ>Ke
forward direction becauseQ<Ke
forward direction becauseQ>Ke
reverse direction becauseQ<Ke
The expression for the reaction quotient Q is Q=[B][C]/[A]2
Substitute values in the above expression.
Q = (2)(12)/(12)2 = 24/144 = 1/6 = 0.1667
ΔG° = -RTlnKe
2494.2 J = -8.314 J/K/mol × 300 K × lnKe
lnKe = -2494.2/(8.314 × 300) = -0.999 ≈ -1
Ke = e-1 = 0.3679
Since Q<Ke, the reaction will proceed in the forward direction.