Calculate the Equilibrium Constant for the Reaction
HS^-(aq)+ H₂O(l) $\Leftrightarrow$ H₂S(aq)+ OH^-(aq), Given K_a1 = 1

question 147

Multiple Choice

Calculate the equilibrium constant for the reaction
HS^-(aq) + H₂O(l) $\Leftrightarrow$ H₂S(aq) + OH^-(aq) , Given K_a1 = 1.3 * 10^-7 and K_a2 = 7.1 * 10^-15 for H₂S.

• A) 1.3 * 10^-7
• B) 7.7 * 10^-8
• C) 9.2 * 10^-22
• D) 7.1 * 10^-15
• E) 1.4

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