QuestionAcids and bases / HSAB
Consider the following reaction : Nb₂S₅ + 5 HgO ⇌ Nb₂O₅ + 5 HgS On the basis of the relative electronegativity and charges on the various ions, hard and soft character of the acids and bases, which one of the following is correct ?
- (a) The products are favoured
- (b) The reactants are favoured
- (c) Nb₂O₅ is favoured, however the reaction does not proceed due to HgS
- (d) HgS formation is favoured, however the reaction does not proceed due to Nb₂O₅
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