Consider the Reactions of Cadmium with the Thiosulfate Anion

question 35

Multiple Choice

Consider the reactions of cadmium with the thiosulfate anion. Cd²⁺(aq) + S₂O₃^2-(aq) Cd(S₂O₃) (aq) K₁ = 8.3 × 10³
Cd(S₂O₃) (aq) + S₂O₃^2-(aq) Cd(S₂O₃) ₂^2-(aq) K₂ = 2.5 × 10²
What is the value for the equilibrium constant for the following reaction?
Cd²⁺(aq) + 2S₂O₃^2-(aq) Cd(S₂O₃) ₂^2-(aq)

• A) 0.030
• B) 33
• C) 8.1 × 10³
• D) 8.6 × 10³
• E) 2.1 × 10⁶

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