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Interpretation: To explain the
Concept introduction: An equilibrium constant
The reaction of an acid HA with water is written as,
The relative strength of an acid and base in water can be also expressed quantitatively with an equilibrium constant as follows:
An equilibrium constant
The relation between
Stronger the acid higher the value of
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