Write the Net Ionic Equation for the Reaction of Magnesium

question 118

Multiple Choice

Write the net ionic equation for the reaction of magnesium carbonate and nitric acid.

• A)MgCO₃(s)+ 2 H⁺(aq)→ Mg²⁺(aq)+ H₂O(l)+ CO₂(g)
• B)MgCO₃(s)+ 2 HNO₃(aq)→ Mg(NO₃)₂(aq)+ H₂O(l)+ CO₂(g)
• C)MgCO₃(s)+ 2 HNO₃(aq)→ Mg(NO₃)₂(aq)+ H₂CO₃(aq)
• D)Mg²⁺(aq)+ CO₃^2-(aq)+ 2 H⁺(aq)→ Mg²⁺(aq)+ H₂O(l)+ CO₂(g)
• E)no reaction

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