Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a true equilibrium constant?

  1. An acid dissociation constant

  2. The binding constant

  3. A dissociation constant

  4. Conditional constants
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Conditional constants, also known as apparent constants, are concentration quotients which are not true equilibrium constants but can be derived from them. A very common instance is where pH is fixed at a particular value.

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