Answer
If a reaction can be expressed as the sum of two or more reactions, the equilibrium constant for the overall reaction is given by the product of the equilibrium constants of the individual reactions.
(1) $A + B -> C + D ...(K_{1})$
(2) $C + D -> E + F ...(K_{2})$
(3) $A + B -> E + F ...(K_{3})$
$K_{3} = K_{1}*K_{2}$
Work Step by Step
If a reaction can be expressed as the sum of two or more reactions, the equilibrium constant for the overall reaction is given by the product of the equilibrium constants of the individual reactions.
(1) $A + B -> C + D ...(K_{1})$
(2) $C + D -> E + F ...(K_{2})$
(3) $A + B -> E + F ...(K_{3})$
$K_{3} = K_{1}*K_{2}$
