Chapter 17, Problem 33E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reaction, ${\text{HSO}}_4^{-}\left(\text{aq}\right)+{\text{HC}}_{\text{2}}{\text{O}}_{\text{4}}{}^{-}\left(\text{aq}\right)\rightleftharpoons$, 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, intermolecular. The proton transfer reactions may or may not produce salt and water.