General Chemistry 10th Edition

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 1-28505-137-8
ISBN 13: 978-1-28505-137-6

Chapter 15 - Acids and Bases - Questions and Problems - Page 656: 15.3

Answer

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Work Step by Step

We know that $HC_2H_3O_2$ is a stronger acid than $H_2S$ and $HS^-$ is a stronger base than the $C_2H_3O^-$ ion. The equilibrium favors the weaker acid and weaker base, hence the reactants are favored.
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