Predict the direction in which the equilibrium will lie for the reaction H₂SO₃(aq) + HCO₃^- (aq) $\leftrightharpoons$ HSO₃^-(aq) + H₂CO₃(aq).K_a1(H₂SO₃) = 1* 10^-2; K_a1(H₂CO₃) = 4.2 * 10^-7 A) to the right B) to the left C) in the middle

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Since the equilibrium constant for the reaction is larger than 1, we can conclude that the forward reaction is favored over the reverse reaction. Therefore, the equilibrium will lie to the right.

Predict the Direction in Which the Equilibrium Will Lie for the Reaction