What Reaction Occurs When Aqueous Solutions of Sodium Hydroxide and Copper(II)bromide

question 19

Multiple Choice

What reaction occurs when aqueous solutions of sodium hydroxide and copper(II) bromide are mixed?

• A) Na⁺(aq)+ OH−(aq)+ Cu²⁺(aq)+ 2Br−(aq)→ NaCu(s)+ Br₂OH(aq)
• B) Na⁺(aq)+ OH−(aq)+ CuBr₂(s)→ NaBr₂(aq)+ CuOH(s)
• C) Na⁺(aq)+ Br−(aq)→ NaBr(s)
• D) 2Na⁺(aq)+ Br₂(aq)→ 2NaBr(s)
• E) 2OH−(aq)+ Cu²⁺(aq)→ Cu(OH)₂(s)

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