Which of the Following Equations Represents the Behavior of H₂PO₄^-

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following equations represents the behavior of H₂PO₄^- as an acid?

• A)H₂PO₄^-(aq) + H₃O⁺(aq) ⇌ H₃PO₄(aq) + H₂O(l)
• B)H₂PO₄^-(aq) + HF(aq) ⇌ H₃PO₄(aq) + F^-(aq)
• C)H₂PO₄^-(aq) + HCN(aq) ⇌ H₃PO₄(aq) + CN^-(aq)
• D)H₂PO₄^-(aq) + OH^-(aq) ⇌ HPO₄^-(aq) + H₂O(l)
• E)H₂PO₄^-(aq) + H₂O(l) ⇌ H₃PO₄(aq) + OH^-(aq)

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