Write an Equation Showing the Net Reaction That Occurs When

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Essay

Write an equation showing the net reaction that occurs when a strong base is added to a CO₃^2-/HCO₃^- buffer solution (for carbonic acid, K_a1 = 4.2 × 10^-7, K_a2 = 2.4 × 10^-8):

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Definitions:

Synthetic Steps

The individual reactions or processes that are performed in sequence to synthesize a desired chemical compound from simpler starting materials.

PCC

Pyridinium chlorochromate, a reagent used in organic chemistry for the oxidation of primary and secondary alcohols to aldehydes and ketones, respectively.

Magnesium Bromide

A chemical compound consisting of magnesium and bromine, often used in organic synthesis as a reagent or catalyst.

Organic Product

A substance containing carbon atoms, produced as the result of an organic chemical reaction.