Identify the Net Ionic Equation for the Reaction (If Any)

question 179

Multiple Choice

Identify the net ionic equation for the reaction (if any) that occurs when aqueous solutions of H₂SO₄ and KOH are mixed.

• A) H⁺(aq) + OH^-(aq) → H₂O(l)
• B) 2K⁺(aq) + SO₄^2-(aq) → K₂SO₄(s)
• C) H⁺(aq) + OH^-(aq) + 2K⁺(aq) + SO₄^2-(aq) → H₂O(l) + K₂SO₄(s)
• D) H₂²⁺(aq) + OH^-(aq) → H₂(OH)₂(l)
• E) No reaction occurs.

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