Consider the following hypothetical acid-base reaction. A(aq) + B(aq) ⇋ C(aq) + D(aq)
(weaker acid + weaker base ⇋ stronger acid + stronger base)
Which of the following statements is true of this reaction?
A) The position of the equilibrium favors the forward reaction.
B) The position of the equilibrium favors the reverse reaction.
C) Neither the forward nor the reverse reaction is favored at equilibrium.
D) The position of equilibrium cannot be predicted from the given data.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The position of the equilibrium favors the reverse reaction because reactions tend to favor the formation of the weaker acid and base from the stronger ones.

Consider the Following Hypothetical Acid-Base Reaction