The Equilibrium Expression for the Hydrolysis of a Weak Base

question 117

Multiple Choice

The equilibrium expression for the hydrolysis of a weak base, A^-, in water is:

• A) K_b = [A^-]/[OH^-][H₃O⁺]
• B) K_b = [OH^-][H₃O⁺]/[A^-]
• C) K_b = [OH^-][HA]/[A^-]
• D) K_b = [OH^-][A^-]/[HA]
• E) K_b = [OH^-][HA]/[A^-][H₃O⁺]

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