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Ka1 Ka2 and Ka3 are the respective ionization constants for the following reactions-H2S ⇌ H+ + HS-H2S- ⇌ H+ + S2-H2S ⇌ 2H+ + S2-Write the correct relationship between Ka1, Ka2 and Ka3. |
Answer» For the reaction, H2S ⇌ H+ + HS− Ka1 = \(\frac{[H^+][HS^-]}{[H_2S]}\) For the reaction, HS-⇌ H+ + S2- Ka2 = \(\frac{[H^+][S^{2-}]}{[HS^{-}]}\) When above reactions are added, their equilibrium constants are multiplied. So, for the reaction, H2S ⇌ 2H+ + S2- Ka3 = \(\frac{[H^+]^2[S^{2-}]}{[H_2S]}\) = Ka1 x ka2 \(\therefore\) Ka3 = Ka1 x ka2 |
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