Chapter 17, Problem 32E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reaction, ${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}{\text{BO}}_{\text{3}}{}^{-}\left(\text{aq}\right)+{\text{NH}}_{\text{4}}^{\text{+}}\left(\text{aq}\right)\rightleftharpoons$, is to be completed and the direction of equilibrium is to be predicted.

Concept introduction:

In a proton transfer reaction, the proton is transferred from one reactant molecule to the other. The proton transfer reactions may or may not produce salt and water.