The Net Ionic Equation for Formation of an Aqueous Solution

question 131

Multiple Choice

The net ionic equation for formation of an aqueous solution of NiI₂ accompanied by evolution of C O₂ gas via mixing solid NiCO₃ and aqueous hydriodic acid is .

• A) NiCO₃ (s) + 2HI (aq) -H₂O (l) + CO₂ (g) + Ni²⁺ (aq) + 2I^- (aq)
• B) NiCO₃ (s) + 2HI (aq) - 2H₂O (l) + CO₂ (g) + NiI₂ (aq)
• C) NiCO₃ (s) + 2H⁺ (aq) -H₂O (l) + CO₂ (g) + Ni²⁺ (aq)
• D) NiCO₃ (s) + I^- (aq) - 2H₂O (l) + CO₂ (g) + Ni²⁺ (aq) + HI (aq)
• E) 2NiCO₃ (s) + HI (aq) - 2H₂O (l) + CO₂ (g) + 2Ni²⁺ (aq)

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