What is the equilibrium constant for the neutralization of nitrous acid with ammonia? The Ka for nitrous acid is 4.5 × 10-4 and the Kb for ammonia is 1.8 × 10-5. 8.1 × 105 1.8 × 109 4.5 × 1010 8.1 × 1019 None of these are correct.

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.  What is the equilibrium constant for the neutralization of nitrous acid with ammonia? The Ka for nitrous acid is 4.5 × 10-4 and the Kb for ammonia is 1.8 × 10-5.

  1. 8.1 × 105
  2. 1.8 × 109
  3. 4.5 × 1010
  4. 8.1 × 1019
  5. None of these are correct.
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