A Levels Chemistry (9701)•9701/13/M/J/19

Explanation
Equilibrium Constant Expression Steps:
- Write K as concentration of products raised to their coefficients divided by reactants raised to theirs.
- Products: [Fe(H2O)5OH]2+ has coefficient 2, H+ has 2, so numerator is ([Fe(H2O)5OH]2+)^2 [H+]^2.
- Reactants: [Fe(H2O)6]2+ has coefficient 1, Fe3+ has 2, so denominator is [Fe(H2O)6]2+ [Fe3+]^2.
- Combine to get full expression: ([Fe(H2O)5OH]2+)^2 [H+]^2 / [Fe(H2O)6]2+ [Fe3+]^2.
Why C is correct:
- Matches the definition of K_c for aqueous equilibria, where K_c = ∏ [products]^stoich / ∏ [reactants]^stoich.
Why the others are wrong:
- A: Omits coefficients for Fe3+ and [Fe(H2O)5OH]2+, ignores H+.
- B: Lacks ^2 on [Fe(H2O)5OH]2+ and omits [H+]^2 entirely.
- D: Misses ^2 on [Fe(H2O)5OH]2+ in numerator.
Final answer: C
Topic: Equilibria
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