Because they usually are weak.
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Answer:
The correct answer is: K'= 0.033.
Explanation:
The formation of HI from H₂ and I₂ is given by:
H₂ + I₂ → 2 HI K= 29.9
The decomposition of HI is the reverse reaction of the formation of HI:
2 HI → H₂ + I₂ K'
Thus, K' is the equilibrium constant for the reverse reaction of formation of HI. It is calculated as the reciprocal of the equilibrium constant of the forward reaction (K):
K' = 1/K = 1/(29.9)= 0.033
Therefore, the equilibrium constant for the decomposition of HI is K'= 0.033
B) Water only dissolves other non-polar molecules.
<em>This option is wrong because water is a polar molecule and it can dissolve only other polar molecules.</em>
