Which of the Following Equations Represents the Behavior of HCO₃−

question 35

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)⇌ CO₃²⁻(aq)+ H₂O(l)
• E)HCO₃⁻(aq)+ H₂O(l)⇌ H₂CO₃(aq)+ OH⁻(aq)

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