The dissociation of ethanoic acid is an equilibrium process which is represented by the equation: #HC_2H_3O_2 H^+ + C_2H_3O_2^-# How will this equilibrium be affected if a base (OH-) is added?
1 Answer
Aug 2, 2016
Clearly, addition of base will drive the equilibrium to the right.
Explanation:
Thus addition of stoichiometric sodium hydroxide will yield stoichiometric sodium acetate. Sodium acetate still participates in the equilibrium reaction.