Chemistry: Given that Ka for HOCl is 3.5 * 10^–8 and the Ka for HF is 7.2 * 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-D).

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Given that Ka for HOCl is 3.5 * 10^–8 and the Ka for HF is 7.2 * 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-D).

Chemistry · Accepted Answer

B
PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: 14.2
KEY: Chemistry | general chemistry | chemical equilibrium | equilibrium constant |

Chemistry

B PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: 14.2 KEY: Chemistry | general chemistry | chemical equilibrium | equilibrium constant |

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