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

question 134

Multiple Choice

What is the approximate value of the equilibrium constant,K_n,for the neutralization of pyridine with hydrochloric acid,shown in the equation below? The K_b for pyridine is 1.8 × 10^-9. HCl(aq) + C₅H₅N(aq) ⇌ C₅H₅NHCl(aq)

• A)5.6 × 10^-10
• B)5.6 × 10^-6
• C)1.8 × 10⁵
• D)5.6 × 10⁸

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