(a)
Interpretation:
The
(a)
Explanation of Solution
The expression for equilibrium constant for the deprotonation reaction can be written as shown below,
An equilibrium table can be set up as given below.
Now, these values in the fourth row can be inserted in the equilibrium constant expression as shown below.
Now, the above expression can be solved for x.
The
Therefore,
(b)
Interpretation:
The
(b)
Explanation of Solution
The second deprotonation can be ignored.
The expression for equilibrium constant for the first deprotonation reaction can be written as shown below,
An equilibrium table can be set up as given below.
Now, these values in the fourth row can be inserted in the equilibrium constant expression as shown below.
Now, the above expression can be solved for x.
The
Therefore,
(c)
Interpretation:
The
(c)
Explanation of Solution
The second deprotonation can be ignored.
The expression for equilibrium constant for the first deprotonation reaction can be written as shown below,
An equilibrium table can be set up as given below.
Now, these values in the fourth row can be inserted in the equilibrium constant expression as shown below.
Now, the above expression can be solved for x.
The
Therefore,
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