Calculate K_c for the Reaction Br₂ + H₂O→H⁺ + Br

question 69

Multiple Choice

Calculate K_c for the reaction Br₂ + H₂O→H⁺ + Br ^- + HOBr at 25 ° C given:
HOBr + H⁺ + 2 e ^- →Br ^- + H₂O E ° = +1.33 V Br₂ + 2 e ^- →2 Br ^- E ° = +1.07 V

• A) 1.6×10 ^{- 9}
• B) 2.5×10⁴
• C) 6.1×10⁸
• D) 1.2×10⁸¹
• E) 4.1×10 ^{- 5}

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