GKFix MCQ Question

Why is water not included in the Kc expression for CH₃COOC₂H₅(aq) + H₂O(l) ⇌ CH₃COOH(aq) + C₂H₅OH(aq)?

• A. Water is a solid
• B. It is not a reactant
• C. Water is present in large excess and its concentration is nearly constant
• D. It does not affect the reaction