Identify the Conjugate Base of HCO₃^- in the Reaction CO₃^2-

question 44

Multiple Choice

Identify the conjugate base of HCO₃^- in the reaction CO₃^2- + HSO₄^- HCO₃^- + SO₄^2-

• A)HSO₄^-
• B)CO₃^2-
• C)OH^-
• D)H₃O⁺
• E)SO₄^2-

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