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H 3 PO 4 (aq) + H 2 O (l) H 2 PO 4 (aq) + H 3 O + (aq) In the reaction stated ab

ID: 1011730 • Letter: H

Question

H3PO4 (aq) + H2O (l) H2PO4 (aq) + H3O+ (aq)

In the reaction stated above, what happens when more H2PO4 (aq) is added to the solution?

H3PO4 (aq) + H2O (l)  H2PO4 (aq) + H3O+ (aq)

In the reaction stated above, what happens when more H2PO4 (aq) is added to the solution?

A. The equilibrium shifts to the right, creating more H3O+ (aq). B. The equilibrium shifts to the right, creating more H3PO4 (aq). C. The equilibrium shifts to the left, producing more H3O+. D. The equilibrium shifts to the left, producing more H3PO4 (aq).

Explanation / Answer

according to le chatelier's principle, if you increase the concentration of product , then the eqm will shift in backbard direction to give more reactants.
hence option D is correct