Which of the Following Expressions Is the Correct Equilibrium-Constant Expression

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following expressions is the correct equilibrium-constant expression for the reaction below? CO₂ (s) + H₂O (l) H⁺ (aq) + HCO₃^- (aq)

• A)[H⁺][HCO₃^-] / [CO₂]
• B)[CO₂] / [H⁺][HCO₃^-]
• C)[H⁺][HCO₃^-] / [CO₂][H₂O]
• D)[CO₂][H₂O] / [H⁺][HCO₃^-]
• E)[H⁺][HCO₃^-]

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