Which Reaction Best Illustrates the Behavior of the Weak Base

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which reaction best illustrates the behavior of the weak base H₂PO₄^- in aqueous solution?

• A)H₂PO₄^- (aq)+ H₂O (l) HPO₄^2- (aq)+ H₃O⁺ (aq)
• B)H₂PO₄^- (aq)+ H₂O (l) H₃PO₄ (aq)+ OH^- (aq)
• C)H₂PO₄^- (aq) 2H⁺ (aq)+ PO₄^3- (aq)
• D)H₂PO₄^- (aq) H⁺ (aq)+ HPO₄^2- (aq)
• E)H₂PO₄^- (aq)+ H⁺ (aq) H₃PO₄ (aq)

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