What does the arrow → in a chemical equation indicate? - Chemical Equations (General Studies) Solved Question

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What does the arrow → in a chemical equation indicate?

TopicChemical Equations

Question Typemultiple choice

DifficultyMedium

Marking+1 / −0.33

Test Duration30 min

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The arrow points from reactants to products, showing the direction in which the reaction proceeds.

Final Answer: Option C - Direction of reaction