Given the following information:

formic acid = HCOOH
benzoic acid = C6H5COOH
HCOOH is a stronger acid than C6H5COOH

(1) Write the net ionic equation for the reaction that occurs when equal volumes of 0.074 M aqueous formic acid and sodium benzoate are mixed. It is not necessary to include states such as (aq) or (s). Use HCOO- as the formula for the formate ion.

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(2) Which is the strongest base, HCOO-or C6H5COO-?

(3) At equilibrium the will be favored. ( reactant or Product

Part B

Given the following information:

hydrofluoric acid = HF
acetic acid = CH3COOH
HF is a stronger acid than CH3COOH

(1) Write the net ionic equation for the reaction that occurs when equal volumes of 0.080 M aqueous hydrofluoric acid and sodium acetate are mixed. It is not necessary to include states such as (aq) or (s).

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(2) Which is the strongest base, F-or CH3COO-?

(3) At equilibrium the will be favored. ( reactant or product)

Part C

Given the following information:

formic acid = HCOOH
hypochlorous acid = HClO
HCOOH is a stronger acid than HClO

(1) Write the net ionic equation for the reaction that occurs when equal volumes of 0.082 M aqueous formic acid and sodium hypochlorite are mixed. It is not necessary to include states such as (aq) or (s). Use HCOO- as the formula for the formate ion.

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(2) Which is the strongest base, HCOO-or ClO-?

(3) At equilibrium the will be favored.(reactants or products)