Write a Balanced Net Ionic Equation for the Reaction of Aqueous

question 38

Multiple Choice

Write a balanced net ionic equation for the reaction of aqueous solutions of baking soda (NaHCO₃) and acetic acid.

• A) HCO₃^-(aq) + CH₃CO₂H(aq) ? CH₃CO₂^-(aq) + H₂O( \(\ell\) ) + CO₂(g)
• B) 2 NaHCO₃(aq) + CH₃CO₂H(aq) ? 2 Na₂CO₃(aq) + CH₄(aq) + 2H₂O( \(\ell\) ) + CO₂(g)
• C) NaHCO₃(aq) + H⁺(aq) ? H₂CO₃(s) + Na⁺(aq)
• D) HCO₃^-(aq) + H⁺(aq) ? H₂O( \(\ell\) ) + CO₂(g)
• E) HCO₃^-(aq) + H⁺(aq) ? H₂CO₃(aq)

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