The Equilibrium Constants for the Two Reactions Are Known: M^m+

question 48

Multiple Choice

The equilibrium constants for the two reactions are known: M^m+ + 4L^- [ML₄]^m-4 K_a
HL H⁺ + L^- K_b
What must be the value of the equilibrium constant, K_overall for the following overall reaction?
M^m+ + 4HL [ML₄]^m-4 + 4H⁺ K_overall

• A) K_aK_b
• B) K_a + 4K_b
• C) K_a + K_b⁴
• D) K_aK_b⁴
• E) K_aK_b^1/4

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