Chapter 17, Problem 30E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The proton transfer reaction, ${\text{H}}_{\text{3}}{\text{PO}}_{\text{4}}\left(\text{aq}\right)+{\text{CN}}^{-}\left(\text{aq}\right)\rightleftharpoons$ is to be completed. Also, the direction in which the resulting equilibrium will be favored is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

An acid-base reaction occurs through a transfer of proton from an acid to a base. The reaction results in the formation of a conjugate acid and a conjugate base as the products. The type of products formed affects the direction of reaction at equilibrium.