Le Chatelier's Principle
Benzoic Acid Equilibrium

C6H5COOH(s) + H2O(l) <----> C6H5COO-(s) + H3O+(aq)


Adding hydrochoric acid shifts
the equilibrium towards the reactants.

Adding sodium hydroxide shifts
the equilibrium towards the products.












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