What Net Ionic Reaction Occurs When Aqueous Solutions of Potassium

question 20

Multiple Choice

What net ionic reaction occurs when aqueous solutions of potassium carbonate and iron(III) bromide are mixed?

• A) CO₃²⁻(aq)+ 2Fe⁺(aq)→ Fe₂CO₃(s)
• B) 3CO₃²⁻(aq)+ 2Fe³⁺(aq)→ Fe₂(CO₃)₃(s)
• C) 3CO₃²⁻(aq)+ 6Fe⁺(aq)→ 3Fe₂CO₃(s)
• D) 3K₂CO₃(aq)+ 2Fe³⁺(aq)+ 6Br−(aq)→ Fe₂(CO₃)₃(s)+ 6KBr(s)
• E) no reaction occurs

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