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The theoretically computed equilibrium constant for the polymerisation of formaldehyde to glucose in aqueous solution:
6HCHOC6H12O6
is 1.0×1024. If 1 M-solution of glucose was taken, what should be the equilibrium concentration of formaldehyde?

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6.0×104M
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1.0×104M
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1.0×104M
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(16)1/6×104M
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Solution

The correct option is B 1.0×104M
The given reaction is :-
6HCHOC6H12O6KC=1.0×1024
Now, for C6H12O66HCHO;KC=1KC=1024
Now, KC=[HCHO]6[C6H12O6]
1024=[HCHO]61
[HCHO]=(1024)1/6=104M

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