Silver chloride and silver iodide form equilibria when added to water. AgCl(s) ⇌ Ag⁺(aq) + Cl⁻(aq) K = K₁ AgI(s) ⇌ Ag⁺(aq) + I⁻(aq) K = K₂ Each equilibrium position lies well to the left. Silver iodide will not dissolve in aqueous ammonia. Silver chloride will dissolve in aqueous ammonia. Another equilibrium is formed. Ag⁺(aq) + 2NH3(aq) ⇌ Ag(NH3)2⁺(aq) K = K₃ The position of this equilibrium lies to the right. What is the order of magnitude for these three equilibrium constants?
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C: K2 (smallest), K1, K3 (largest)
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