Question

Which of the following reactions best describes the acid-base properties of acetic acid (CH3COOH) in an aqueous solution? O CH3COOH(aq) + 4H2O(l) 4H30+ (aq) + C2024-(aq) (reversible reaction) O CH3COOH(aq) + H2O(l) H3O+(aq) + CH3COO-(aq) (reversible reaction) O CH3COOH(aq) + H2O(1) CH3C00* (aq) + OH(aq) (reversible reaction) -> H2O*(aq) + O CH3COOH(aq) + H2O() CH3COO-(aq) O CH3COOH(aq) + H2O(0) + OH(aq) -> CH3COO(aq)​

Answer 1

CH3COOH(aq) + H2O(l) ⇄ CH3COO-(aq) + H3O+(aq)

Step-by-step explanation:

Acetic acid is a weak acid, so it only partially dissociates, hence the reversible reaction. Acids react with water to produce conjugate base and hydronium.