CO₂ Reacts with H₂O to Form HCO₃^- and H⁺

question 195

Multiple Choice

CO₂ reacts with H₂O to form HCO₃^- and H⁺.Which picture below correctly represents the curved arrow notation for the initial Lewis acid-Lewis base interaction in this reaction;what is the Lewis acid and the Lewis base?
(1) (2)

• A)Picture (1)is correct;H₂O is the Lewis acid and CO₂ is the Lewis base.
• B)Picture (1)is correct;CO₂ is the Lewis acid and H₂O is the Lewis base.
• C)Picture (2)is correct;H₂O is the Lewis acid and CO₂ is the Lewis base.
• D)Picture (2)is correct;CO₂ is the Lewis acid and H₂O is the Lewis base.

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