Question

formaldehyde polymerizes to form glucose according to the reaction 6HCHO<=>C6H12O6 . the theoretically calculated equilibrium constant for this reaction is found to be 6 x 10(to the power 22). if 1M solution of glucose dissociates according to the above equilibrium, the concentration of formaldehyde in the solution will be?

Answer 1

Answer:

1.6x10^-4

Explanation:

Kc=[product]/[reactant]

hence, 6x10^22= [1]/[HCHO]^6

[HCHO]^6= 1/6x10^22

[HCHO]=6√1/6x10^22

[HCHO]= 1.6x10^-4