Chapter 1, Problem 14E

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To calculate: The equilibrium constant for the below reaction at pH 7.0 and 25°C-

$\text{glucose-1-phosphate +}{\text{H}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}\to \text{ glucose+}{\text{H}}_{\text{2}}{\text{PO}}_{\text{4}}^{\text{-}}$

Introduction: The equilibrium constant represents the relation between the reactants and products in a reaction at the equilibrium. The concentrations of reactants and products are constant at the equilibrium.