Chapter 17, Problem 34E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reaction, ${\text{HPO}}_4^{2-}\left(\text{aq}\right)+{\text{HC}}_{\text{2}}{\text{H}}_{\text{3}}{\text{O}}_{\text{2}}\left(\text{aq}\right)\rightleftharpoons$, 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, intermolecularly. The proton transfer reactions may or may not produce salt and water.