Citric Acid and Sodium Hydroxide

C6H8O7 + 3NaOH → Na3C6H5O7 + 3H2O

Descripción general

Citric acid is a triprotic acid that reacts with three equivalents of NaOH to form trisodium citrate and water. The three pKa values (3.13, 4.76, 6.40) create a broad buffering range. Sodium citrate is an important anticoagulant and food additive.

Participantes

Rol Sustancia Coeficiente Estado
Reactivo Citric Acid C₆H₈O₇ 1 (aq)
Reactivo Sodium Hydroxide NaOH 3 (aq)
Producto Water H₂O 3 (l)

Ejemplo cotidiano

Sodium citrate is used in blood collection tubes to prevent clotting and in soft drinks to provide a tart flavor.

Importancia industrial

El citrato trisódico se utiliza en bancos de sangre, como conservante y emulsionante alimentario, en detergentes como sustituto del fosfato y en formulaciones farmacéuticas.

Propiedades

Tipo
Acid-Base
Reversible
No
Energía
Exotérmico
ΔH
-155,0 kJ/mol

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Citric Acid and Sodium Hydroxide?
The balanced equation is: C₆H₈O₇ + 3NaOH → Na₃C₆H₅O₇ + 3H₂O.
What type of reaction is Citric Acid and Sodium Hydroxide?
Citric Acid and Sodium Hydroxide is a acid-base reaction.
Is Citric Acid and Sodium Hydroxide exothermic or endothermic?
Citric Acid and Sodium Hydroxide is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -155.0 kJ/mol.