For an explanation you may want to inspect [*Recommendations for Biochemical Equilibrium Data*][1] [1], which states: > Buffer and pH. If only a limited number of measurements are to be > made, they should be carried out at pH = 7.0 and, if possible, also > at a pH value at which the apparent equilibrium constant $K_c^\prime$, has > little or no dependence on pH. ($K_c^\prime$ is defined in a later > section.) **If direct measurements at pH = 7.0 are not practicable, the > calculated values for this pH should be reported.** The procedure used > in making these calculations must be carefully described. Care should > be taken that the solution is adequately buffered so that the pH is > well defined throughout the experiment. It is desirable to determine > the effect of varying the nature and concentration of the buffer in > order to identify buffer effects. Buffers that are known to interact > with reactants (including macromolecules) or salts, such as phosphate > or pyrophosphate in the presence of divalent metal ions, should be > avoided. The highlighted portion means that reported values for biochemical reactions are (or *should be*) referenced to pH 7.0. The data in Table 3.6 refer to this *biochemical* standard state. [Another question][2] on the subject of equilibrium constants also addresses the importance of properly considering reference states. **Reference** [1] The Journal of Biological Chemistry (1976), Vol. 261, No. 22, pp. 6859-6885. [1]: http://www.jbc.org/content/251/22/6879.full.pdf [2]: https://chemistry.stackexchange.com/questions/5811/unit-of-the-equilibrium-constant-contradiction-of-bridgmans-theorem/104004#104004