(a)
Interpretation:
For the following haemoglobin reaction, the K value should be calculated at 37oC, using the given ΔGo value.
Concept introduction:
Equilibrium constant(Kc): A system is said to be in equilibrium when all the measurable properties of the system remains unchanged with the time. Equilibrium constant is the ratio of the rate constants of the forward and reverse reactions at a given temperature. In other words it is the ratio of the concentrations of the products to concentrations of the reactants. Each concentration term is raised to a power, which is same as the coefficients in the
Consider the reaction where the reactant A is giving product B.
A⇌B
Rate of forward reaction = Rate of reverse reactionkf[A] =kr[B]
On rearranging, [A] [B]=kfkr=Kc
Where,
kf is the rate constant of the forward reaction.
kr is the rate constant of the reverse reaction.
Kc is the equilibrium constant.
Free energy changeΔG: change in the free energy takes place while reactants convert to product where both are in standard state. It depends on the equilibrium constant K,
ΔG = ΔGo+ RT ln (K) ΔGo=- RT ln (K)
(b)
Interpretation:
Using the Le Chatelier’s principle treating CO poisoning has to be explained.
Concept introduction:
Equilibrium pressure(Kp): For gaseous substances the concentration will be proportional to its partial pressure. The equilibrium constant for gaseous reactions can be expressed in terms of the partial pressures of the gaseous products and reactants, and it is called equilibrium constant Kp. The value of Kp is different from Kc. The relation between Kp and Kc is given below.
Kp = KcRTΔn
Le Chatelier’s principle: When a system at equilibrium is disturbed, the system will adjust itself to nullify the effect and maintain the equilibrium.

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