Interpretation:
The correct expression for the equilibrium constant for the dissociation of benzoic acid needs to be determined.
Concept introduction:
For an equilibrium reaction as follows:
The expression for equilibrium constant is as follows:
Here,
Answer to Problem 18STP
Option (c)
Explanation of Solution
The benzoic acid is a weak acid thus, it does not completely dissociate into ions. The dissociation reaction is represented as follows:
Since, the expression for equilibrium constant is ratio of concentration of product species to concentration of reactant species raised to their
Therefore, option (c) is correct.
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