In: Chemistry
What is the equilibrium constant expression for the following reaction:
HCN(aq) + H2O(l)↔CN−(aq) + H3O+(aq)
Choose from the list below and enter the letters alphabetical order. (e.g. For an equilibrium constant of [H3O+]-1eq[HCN]eq enter AH.)
A) [HCN]eq | E) [HCN]-1eq | I) [Ru(NH3)62+]6eq |
B) [H2O]eq | F) [H2O]-1eq | J) [Ru2+]-6eq |
C) [CN-]eq | G) [CN-]-1eq | K) [NH3]-6eq |
D) [H3O+]eq | H) [H3O+]-1eq | L) [Ru(NH3)62+]-6eq |
Equilibrium constant expression is the ratio of concentration terms of products to reactants.
The activity of solids and liquids is one so they do not participate in equilibrium constant expression.
K = [CN-]eq[H3O+]eq / [HCN]aq
so the order is CDE