Consider the following equilibrium:
Equilibrium constant K₁.
$C_{2} H_{5} O^{⊖} + H_{2} O ⇌ C_{2} H_{5} OH + OH^{⊖}$ Equilibrium constant $= K_{2}$ .
The value of K₁ is less than K₂ because:

Question

Consider the following equilibrium:

Equilibrium constant K₁.

$C_{2} H_{5} O^{⊖} + H_{2} O ⇌ C_{2} H_{5} OH + OH^{⊖}$ Equilibrium constant $= K_{2}$ .

The value of K₁ is less than K₂ because:

TestHub · Accepted Answer

C 2 H 5 O Θ ion is a stronger base due to higher charge density.

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