Chapter 18.3, Problem 18.6AFP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The value of ${\text{K}}_{\text{c}}$ for the reaction is whether $\text{> 1}$ or $\text{< 1}$ has to be determined and stronger acid has to be identified.

Concept introduction:

In acid – base reaction, if the stronger acid produces the weaker acid which tells that the reaction favors the products, and the ${\text{K}}_{\text{c}}$ value is greater than one $\left({\text{K}}_{\text{c}}\text{ > 1}\right)$. If the weaker acid produces the stronger acid which tells that the reaction favors the reactants, and the ${\text{K}}_{\text{c}}$ value is less than one $\left({\text{K}}_{\text{c}}\text{ < 1}\right)$.