and are the respective ionization constants for the following reactions (a),(b), and (c).
(a)
(b)
(c)
The relationship between and is given as
(a)
(b)
(c)
The relationship between and is given as
- (A)
- (B)
- (C)
- (D)✓ Correct
Answer: (D)
Solution
For a diprotic acid undergoing stepwise ionization:
Reaction (a): with
Reaction (b): with
Adding these two equilibria gives reaction (c):
When equilibria are added, their equilibrium constants multiply:
Reaction (a): with
Reaction (b): with
Adding these two equilibria gives reaction (c):
When equilibria are added, their equilibrium constants multiply:
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