Chemistry: An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (12th Edition)

by Timberlake, Karen C.

Published by Prentice Hall

ISBN 10: 0321908449

ISBN 13: 978-0-32190-844-5

Chapter 14 - Section 14.2 - Properties of Carboxylic Acids - Study Check 14.2 - Page 477: 1

Answer

$HCOOH$ + $H_{2}O$ $\rightleftharpoons$ $HCOO^{-}$ + $H_{3}O^{+}$

Work Step by Step

Note: Equilibrium arrow is used instead of the single arrowhead due to its partial ionization in water. This is covered in Acids and Bases.

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