For the following reaction in aqueous solution:
HNO2(aq) + NO3-(aq) HNO3(aq) + NO2-(aq)
The net reaction will proceed from:
a. ) left to right
b. ) right to left
c. ) the reaction will not occur
would the answer be c) because each side of the the equations has one weak substance and one strong?
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I see c as being correct but not necessarily for the reason you have provided. I don't see a driving force. Any net force provided by nitrate being reduced to HNO2 is negated by the need to oxidize HNO2 to nitrate Perhaps I've missed something.