Predict the Direction in Which the Equilibrium Will Lie for the Reaction

question 72

Multiple Choice

Predict the direction in which the equilibrium will lie for the reaction H₂CO₃ + F^-

HCO₃^- + HF.K_a1( H₂CO₃) = 4.2 × 10^-7; K_a(HF) = 7.1 × 10^-4

• A)to the right
• B)to the left
• C)in the middle

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Definitions:

Linkage Group

All of the genes on a chromosome.

Same Chromosome

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Crossing Over

The process of exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes during meiosis, leading to new combinations of genes.

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