If PK_a1 and PK_a2 for H₂CO₃ Are 6

question 52

Multiple Choice

If pK_a1 and pK_a2 for H₂CO₃ are 6.37 and 10.25,respectively,calculate the equilibrium constant for the reaction below: H₂CO₃(aq) + 2H₂O(l) ↔ 2H₃O⁺(aq) + CO₃^2(aq)

• A)4.1  10 ^{ 11}
• B)4.3  10 ^{ 7}
• C)5.6  10 ^{ 11}
• D)2.3  10 ^{ 8}
• E)2.4  10 ^{ 17}

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