What Is the Balanced Equation for Carbonate Ion (CO₃^2-) Acting $\ell$

question 25

Multiple Choice

What is the balanced equation for carbonate ion (CO₃^2-) acting as a Brønsted base in a reaction with water?

• A) CO₃^2-(aq) + 3 H₂O( \(\ell\) ) \(\rightleftharpoons\) CO₄^4-(aq) + 2 H₃O⁺(aq)
• B) CO₃^2-(aq) + H₂O( \(\ell\) ) \(\rightleftharpoons\) HCO₃^-(aq) + OH^-(aq)
• C) CO₃^2-(aq) + H₂O( \(\ell\) ) \(\rightleftharpoons\) CO₂(g) + 2 OH^-(aq)
• D) CO₃^2-(aq) + 2 H₂O( \(\ell\) ) \(\rightleftharpoons\) HCO₃^-(aq) + H₃O⁺(aq)
• E) CO₃^2-(aq) + H₂O( \(\ell\) ) \(\rightleftharpoons\) H₂CO₄^2-(aq)

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