For the reaction of sodium hydrogen carbonate with hydrofluoric acid, are the products or reactants favored.

Question

For the reaction of sodium hydrogen carbonate with hydrofluoric acid, are the products or reactants favored.

Answer 1

sodium hydrogen carbonate = NaHCO3 (also known as sodium bicarbonate)

hydrofluoric aicd = HF (a weak acid)

Reaction:

NaHCO3 + HF ==> NaF + H2CO3 ==> CO2 + H2O ... balanced equation

The reaction will favor the side with the weaker acid.

H2CO3 is a weaker acid than HF so the PRODUCTS will be favored