Given the Following Equilibrium Constants, K_a (HSO₄^-)= 1

question 20

Multiple Choice

Given the following equilibrium constants, K_a (HSO₄^-) = 1.2 × 10^-2
K_b (CH₃CO₂^-) = 5.6 × 10^-10
K_w = 1.00 × 10^-14
determine the equilibrium constant for the reaction below at 25°C.
HSO₄^-(aq) + CH₃CO₂^-(aq) ? SO₄^2-(aq) + CH₃CO₂H(aq)

• A) 6.7 × 10^-12
• B) 2.1 × 10^-7
• C) 1.5 × 10^-3
• D) 6.7 × 10²
• E) 2.1 × 10⁷

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