Which of the Following Equations Represents the Behavior of HCO₃^-

question 78

Multiple Choice

Which of the following equations represents the behavior of HCO₃^- as an acid?

• A)HCO₃^-(aq) + H₃O⁺(aq) ⇌ H₂CO₃(aq) + H₂O(l)
• B)HCO₃^-(aq) + HF(aq) ⇌ H₂CO₃(aq) + F^-(aq)
• C)HCO₃^-(aq) + HCN(aq) ⇌ H₂CO₃(aq) + CN^-(aq)
• D)HCO₃^-(aq) + OH^-(aq) ⇌ CO₃^2-(aq) + H₂O(l)
• E)HCO₃^-(aq) + H₂O(l) ⇌ H₂CO₃(aq) + OH^-(aq)

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