What Is the Net Ionic Equation for the Reaction of Ca₃(PO₄)₂

question 52

Multiple Choice

What is the net ionic equation for the reaction of Ca₃(PO₄) ₂ with a strong acid?

• A) Ca₃(PO₄)₂(s)+ 6H⁺(aq)→ 3CaH₃(s)+ 2PO₄³⁻(aq)
• B) Ca₃(PO₄)₂(s)+ 6H⁺(aq)→ 3Ca²⁺(aq)+ 2H₃PO₄(aq)
• C) 2PO₄³⁻(aq)+ 2H⁺(aq)→ H₂PO₄−(aq)
• D) 3Ca²⁺(aq)+ 2PO₄³⁻(aq)+ 6H⁺(aq)→ 2H₃PO₄(aq)+ 3Ca²⁺(aq)
• E) Ca₃(PO₄)₂(s)+ 16H⁺(aq)→ Ca₃P₂(s)+ 8H₂O(l)

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