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The two equilibrium ABA++B and AB+BAB2 are simultaneously maintained in a solution with equilibrium constant K1 and K2 respectively. The ratio of [A+] to [AB2 ] in the solution is:

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directly proportional to the concentration of B
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inversely proportional to the concentration of B
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directly proportional to the square of the concentration of B
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inversely proportional to the square of the concentration of B
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Solution

The correct option is B inversely proportional to the square of the concentration of B
ABA++B
K1=[A+][B][AB]
i.e. [AB]=[A+][B]

AB+BAB2
K2=[AB2][AB][B]
So, K2=[AB2][A+][B][B]
Now, [A+][AB2]=K1[B]2×K2

Therefore, [A+][AB2]1[B]2

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