Which reaction of these potential acids and bases does not occur to any appreciable degree due to an unfavorable equilibrium? A)NaNH₂ + CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂OH B)CH₃CH₂CO₂H+ NaCl C)NaHCO₃ + CH₃CH₂CO₂H D)NaCH₃ + CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂NH₂ E)All of these choices will occur due to a favorable equilibrium.

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The reaction between CH₃CH₂CO₂H (a weak acid) and NaCl (a neutral salt) does not proceed to any appreciable degree because there is no driving force for the reaction; both are stable in their current forms.

Which Reaction of These Potential Acids and Bases Does Not