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(a)
Interpretation: The reason why the first
Concept introduction:
Mixture of acid and base undergoes equilibrium reaction and it’s
Weak acids are more stable and less reactive, so equilibrium follows the direction of formation weak acids in a reaction.
Lesser the
Electronegativity: The chemical behavior of an atom where it attracts the shared electron pair to itself.
If hydrogen atoms in a compound are replaced by electronegative atoms, it causes inductive electron withdrawal. It stabilizes its conjugate base thus increases the strength of the acid.
(b)
Interpretation: The reason why the first
Concept introduction:
Mixture of acid and base undergoes equilibrium reaction and it’s
Weak acids are more stable and less reactive, so equilibrium follows the direction of formation weak acids in a reaction.
Lesser the
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