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Question 23.6: The value of Kc for the equation CH3COO^–(aq) + H2O(l) ⇋ CH3......

The value of K_{c} for the equation

CH_{3}COO^–(aq) + H_{2}O(l) ⇋ CH_{3}COOH(aq) + OH^−(aq)

is 5.6 × 10^{–10}\ M at 25°C. Determine the value of the thermodynamic equilibrium constant, K, for this equation.

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In this case, Q^{\circ}_{c} = 1\ M, and so the value of K is 5.6 × 10^{–10} (no units).

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