Predict the direction in which the equilibrium will lie for the reaction H₂SO₃(aq) + HCO₃^-(aq)
HSO₃^-(aq) + H₂CO₃(aq) .
K_a1(H₂SO₃) = 1 × 10^-2; K_a1(H₂CO₃) = 4.2 × 10^-7

Question

Predict the direction in which the equilibrium will lie for the reaction H₂SO₃(aq) + HCO₃^-(aq)

Predict the direction in which the equilibrium will lie for the reaction H<sub>2</sub>SO<sub>3</sub>(aq) + HCO<sub>3</sub><sup>- </sup>(aq) <sub> </sub> HSO<sub>3</sub><sup>-</sup>(aq) + H<sub>2</sub>CO<sub>3</sub>(aq) . K<sub>a1</sub>(H<sub>2</sub>SO<sub>3</sub>) = 1 × 10<sup>-2</sup>; K<sub>a1</sub>(H<sub>2</sub>CO<sub>3</sub>) = 4.2 × 10<sup>-7</sup> A) to the right B) to the left C) in the middle

HSO₃^-(aq) + H₂CO₃(aq) .
K_a1(H₂SO₃) = 1 × 10^-2; K_a1(H₂CO₃) = 4.2 × 10^-7

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The equilibrium constant for the forward reaction (HSO₃^-(aq)+ H₂CO₃(aq)) is much larger than that of the reverse reaction (H₂SO₃(aq)+ HCO₃^-(aq)). Thus, the equilibrium will shift to the right to reach equilibrium.

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