Question

Write a balanced equation and K₁, expression for the following Brønsted-Lowry base in water:

acetylide ion, HC=C. Include the states of all reactants and products in your equation.

Answer 1

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The balanced equation for the reaction of the acetylide ion (HC=C) with water (H2O) as a Brønsted-Lowry base is:

HC=C + H2O → HC(OH)=C

The equilibrium constant (K₁) expression for this reaction can be expressed as follows:

K₁ = [HC(OH)=C] / [HC=C][H2O]

where [ ] represents the concentration of the species in moles per liter (M).