Consider the Reaction HOCl + F^- HF + OCl^- $\times$

question 17

Multiple Choice

Consider the reaction HOCl + F^- HF + OCl^-
-Given that K_a for HOCl is 3.5 $\times$ 10^-8 and the K_a for HF is 7.2 $\times$ 10^-4 (both at 25°C) ,which of the following is true concerning K for the above reaction at 25°C?

• A)K is greater than 1.
• B)K is less than 1.
• C)K is equal to 1.
• D)Cannot be determined with the above information.
• E)None of these (A-

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