ExamBro
ExamBro
COMEDK · Chemistry · 8. Ionic Equilibrium

Which of the following equations give ionic product of water?
I. \(\mathrm{NH}_{3}(a q)+\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O} \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{NH}_{4}^{+}(a q)+\mathrm{OH}^{-}(a q)\)
II. \(\mathrm{NH}_{4}^{+}(a q)+\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O} \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{H}_{3} \mathrm{O}^{+}+\mathrm{NH}_{3}(g)\)
III. \(\mathrm{NH}_{2}^{-}(a q)+\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O} \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{NH}_{3}(g)+\mathrm{OH}^{-}(a q)\)
IV. \(\mathrm{NH}_{3}(g)+\mathrm{OH}^{-}(a q) \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{NH}_{2}^{-}(a q)+\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}\)

  1. A II and III
  2. B III and IV
  3. C I and II
  4. D III and I
Verified Solution

Answer & Solution

Correct Answer

(C) I and II

Step-by-step Solution

Detailed explanation

Ionic product of water is given by following reaction, I. \(\mathrm{NH}_{3}(a q)+\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O} \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{NH}_{4}^{+}+\mathrm{OH}^{-}(a q)\) II.…