How to know if a compound will decompose?
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Explanation:
When water reacts with formic acid, The following equilibrium is set up;
HCOOH(aq) + H20(l) ⇄ HCOO-(aq) + H30+(aq)
This is because, the water abstracts a proton from formic acid to form its conjugate base, formate ion.
At equilibrium, the forward is favored.
