In the reaction between #HNO_2# and #HCN#: #HNO_2(aq) + CN^(-)(aq) rightleftharpoons HCN(aq) + NO_2^(-)(aq)#, K = #1 x 10^6#. What are the predominate species after the reaction reaches equilibrium?
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May 14, 2017
Which side do you think is favoured by the equilibrium?
Explanation:
For
If
Given that the following reaction has reached equilibrium:
.............it follows that there are large concentrations of
Why would you NOT want to be downwind of this reaction?