In an acid-base equilibrium the equilibrium lies in the direction which favors which species?
A) the weaker acid
B) the weaker base
C) both a and b
D) neither a nor b

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In an acid-base equilibrium, the equilibrium lies in the direction that favors the weaker acid and weaker base. This is because the stronger acid/base will tend to react to form the weaker acid/base and shift the equilibrium to the oppositely favored direction. Therefore, both choices A and B are correct.

In an Acid-Base Equilibrium the Equilibrium Lies in the Direction