Write an equilibrium equation that shows bisulfate acting as a weak acid in water.

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Shubham Pachori · Answer 1 · 2021-08-17T04:50:57+0000

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Step-by-step explanation:

Bisulphate ion is a weak acid as it can form hydronium ion in water .

HSO₄⁻ + H₂O ⇄ SO₄⁻² + H₃O⁺

The equilibrium constant of this reaction is very small , hence bisulphate ion is very weak acid.