In: Chemistry
Given the following information:
benzoic acid = C6H5COOH
hydrocyanic acid = HCN
C6H5COOH is a stronger acid than HCN
(1) Write the net ionic equation for the reaction that occurs when equal volumes of 0.052 M aqueous benzoic acid and sodium cyanide are mixed. It is not necessary to include states such as (aq) or (s).
_______ + _______ = _________ + _________
(2) Which is the strongest base, C6H5COO- or CN- ?
(3) At equilibrium the products or reactants will be favored????