1. Consider the reaction: CN-(aq) + H2CO3(aq) <==> HCN(aq) + HCO3(aq) a) Name the conjugate pairs? b) In the reaction, which is the strongest acid? c) In the reaction, which is the strongest base? d) Which species (left side or right side) are favored in the reaction?

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1. Consider the reaction: CN-(aq) + H2CO3(aq) <==> HCN(aq) + HCO3 (aq)
a) Name the conjugate pairs?
b) In the reaction, which is the strongest acid?
c) In the reaction, which is the strongest base?
d) Which species (left side or right side) are favored in the reaction?
Transcribed Image Text:1. Consider the reaction: CN-(aq) + H2CO3(aq) <==> HCN(aq) + HCO3 (aq) a) Name the conjugate pairs? b) In the reaction, which is the strongest acid? c) In the reaction, which is the strongest base? d) Which species (left side or right side) are favored in the reaction?
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