Interpretation : The addition of hydrochloric acid that affects the equilibrium between the hypochlorous acid and the hypochlorite ion is to be explained.
Concept Introduction : Acids are substances that contain hydrogen and ionize to produce hydrogen ions
Answer to Problem 92A
The addition of hydrochloric acid shifts the equilibrium towards the left of the reaction.
Explanation of Solution
The equilibrium that exists between the hypochlorous acid and the hypochlorite ion is given as
Interpretation : The addition of sodium hydroxide that affects the equilibrium between the hypochlorous acid and the hypochlorite ion is to be explained.
Concept Introduction : Bases are substances that ionize in aqueous solutions to produce hydroxide ions
Answer to Problem 92A
The addition of sodium hydroxide shifts the equilibrium towards the right of the reaction.
Explanation of Solution
The equilibrium that exists between the hypochlorous acid and the hypochlorite ion is given as
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