What Reaction Occurs as a Hydrochloric Acid Solution Is Added $\rightarrow$

question 30

Multiple Choice

What reaction occurs as a hydrochloric acid solution is added to a solution containing equal concentrations of acetic acid and sodium acetate?

• A) CH₃COOH + H⁺ \(\rightarrow\)CH₃COOH₂⁺
• B) CH₃COO^- + H⁺ \(\rightarrow\)CH₃COOH
• C) CH₃COOH + HCl \(\rightarrow\)CH₃COO^- + H₂Cl⁺
• D) 2CH₃COO^- + 2H⁺ \(\rightarrow\) CH₃COO + H₂
• E) CH₃COOH + H⁺ \(\rightarrow\)CH₃CO⁺ + H₂O

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