Equilibrium Question 804

Question: When CO2 dissolves in water, the following equilibrium is established CO2+2H2OH3O++HCO3 for which the equilibrium constant is 3.8×107 and pH = 6.0. The ratio of [HCO3] to [CO2] would be

Options:

A) 3.8×1013

B) 3.8×101

C) 6.0

D) 13.4

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

CO2+2H2OH3O++HCO3;

Kc=[H3O+][HCO3][CO2];

[HCO3][CO2]=3.8×107106=3.8×101



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