(i) $H_3PO_{4\text{(aq)}} \rightleftharpoons H^+{_{\text{(aq)}}} + H_2PO_4^-{_{\text{(aq)}}}$
(ii) $H_2PO_4^-{_{\text{(aq)}}} \rightleftharpoons H^+{_{\text{(aq)}}} + HPO_4^{2-}{_{\text{(aq)}}}$
(iii) $HPO_4^{2-}{_{\text{(aq)}}} \rightleftharpoons H^+{_{\text{(aq)}}} + PO_4^{3-}{_{\text{(aq)}}}$
The equilibrium constants for the above reactions at a certain temperature are $K_1$,$K_2$,and $K_3$ respectively. The equilibrium constant for the reaction $H_3PO_{4\text{(aq)}} \rightleftharpoons 3H^{+}{_{\text{(aq)}}} + PO_4^{3-}{_{\text{(aq)}}}$
$K = K_1 \times K_2 \times K_3$ is

  • A
    $K_1 + K_2 + K_3$
  • B
    $\frac{K_1}{K_2 + K_3}$
  • C
    $\frac{K_3}{K_1 K_2}$
  • D
    $K_1 K_2 K_3$

Explore More

Similar Questions

Consider the following gaseous equilibria with equilibrium constants $K_{1}$ and $K_{2}$ respectively:
$SO_{2(g)} + \frac{1}{2} O_{2(g)} \rightleftharpoons SO_{3(g)}$
$2 SO_{3(g)} \rightleftharpoons 2 SO_{2(g)} + O_{2(g)}$
The equilibrium constants are related as:

On a given condition,the equilibrium concentrations of $HI$,$H_2$,and $I_2$ are $0.80 \ mol/L$,$0.10 \ mol/L$,and $0.10 \ mol/L$ respectively. The equilibrium constant for the reaction $H_2 + I_2 \rightleftharpoons 2HI$ will be:

Difficult
View Solution

Explain the use of the equilibrium constant to predict the extent of a reaction with an example.

Difficult
View Solution

$3.1 \ mol$ of $FeCl_3$ and $3.2 \ mol$ of $NH_4SCN$ are added to $1 \ L$ of water. At equilibrium,$3.0 \ mol$ of $FeSCN^{2+}$ is formed. The equilibrium constant $K_c$ for the reaction is:
$Fe^{3+} + SCN^{-} \rightleftharpoons FeSCN^{2+}$

Steam reacts with iron at high temperature to give hydrogen gas and $Fe_3O_{4(s)}$. The correct expression for the equilibrium constant is

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo