What Is the Approximate Value of the Equilibrium Constant,K_n,for the Neutralization

question 188

Multiple Choice

What is the approximate value of the equilibrium constant,K_n,for the neutralization of hydrochloric acid with sodium hydroxide,shown in the equation below?
HCl(aq) + NaOH(aq) ⇌ H₂O(l) + NaCl(aq)

• A)1)0 × 10²
• B)1)0 × 10⁷
• C)1)0 × 10¹⁴
• D)1)0 × 10²⁸

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