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

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anor277
Oct 16, 2016

#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)#

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