When CO2 dissolves in water, the following equilibrium is established CO2 + 2H2O
for which the equilibrium constant is 3.8 x 10–6 and pH = 6.0. What would be the ratio of concentration of bicarbonate ion to carbon dioxide?
(a) 3.8 x 10–12
(b) 3.8
(c) 6
(d) 13.4