If PK_a1 and PK_a2 for H₂CO₃ Are 6 $\Leftrightarrow$ 2H₃O⁺(aq)+ CO₃^2-(aq)
A) 4

question 165

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) $\Leftrightarrow$ 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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