Metal Ion Catalysis: Water Activation

31. Catalysis in Organic Reactions / Metal Ion Catalysis: Water Activation / Problema 2

Problema 2

Determine the balanced chemical equation for the reaction of potassium with water.

K + H2O → KOH + H2

K + 2 H2O → 2 KOH + H2

K2 + 2 H2O → 2 KOH + H2

2 K + 2 H2O → 2 KOH + H2