The dissociation constants for acetic acid and HCN at 25°C are 1.5 × 10⁻⁵ and 4.5 × 10⁻¹⁰ respectively. The equilibrium constant for the equilibrium CN⁻ + CH₃COOH ⇌ HCN + CH₃COO⁻ would be:
A
3.0 × 10⁻⁵
B
3.0 × 10⁻⁴
C
3.0 × 10⁴
D
3.0 × 10⁵

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The dissociation constants for acetic acid and HCN at 25°C are 1.5 × 10⁻⁵ and 4.5 × 10⁻¹⁰ respectively. The equilibrium constant for the equilibrium CN⁻ + CH₃COOH ⇌ HCN + CH₃COO⁻ would be:

A

3.0 × 10⁻⁵

B

3.0 × 10⁻⁴

C

3.0 × 10⁴

D

3.0 × 10⁵

Accepted Answer

3.0 × 10⁴

Answer

3.0 × 10⁻⁵

Answer

3.0 × 10⁻⁴

Answer

3.0 × 10⁵

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