Question

Can you represent the reaction of sulfuric acid with ONE equiv of sodium hydroxide?

Answer 1

`NaOH(aq) + H_2SO_4(aq) rarr NaHSO_4(aq) + H_2O(l)`

Explanation:

Of course, the given equation represents the 1:1 reaction. Sodium bisulfate will react with a second equiv of sodium hydroxide.

`NaOH(aq) + NaHSO_4(aq) rarr Na_2SO_4(aq) + H_2O(l)`

Overall,

`H_2SO_4(aq)+2NaOH(aq) rarr Na_2SO_4(aq) + 2H_2O(l)`