Question

The following reactions all have K < 1. 1) HCOO- (aq) + C6H5COOH (aq) HCOOH (aq) + C6H5COO- (aq) 2) C9H7O4- (aq) + C6H5COOH (aq) C6H5COO- (aq) + HC9H7O4 (aq) 3) HCOOH (aq) + C9H7O4- (aq) HC9H7O4 (aq) + HCOO- (aq) Arrange the substances based on their relative acid strength.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

C₉H₇O₄⁻ = weakest base

C₆H₅COO⁻ = strongest base

HCOO⁻ = intermediate base

HCOOH = not a Bronsted-Lowry base

HC₉H₇O₄ = not a Bronsted-Lowry base

C₆H₅COOH = not a Bronsted-Lowry base