The Net Ionic Equation for Formation of an Aqueous Solution

question 6

Multiple Choice

The net ionic equation for formation of an aqueous solution of NiI₂ accompanied by evolution of CO₂ gas via mixing solid NiCO₃ and aqueous hydriodic acid is ________.

• A)2NiCO₃ (s)+ HI (aq)→ 2H₂O (l)+ CO₂ (g)+ 2Ni²⁺ (aq)
• B)NiCO₃ (s)+ I^- (aq)→ 2H₂O (l)+ CO₂ (g)+ Ni²⁺ (aq)+ HI (aq)
• C)NiCO₃ (s)+ 2H⁺ (aq)→ H₂O (l)+ CO₂ (g)+ Ni²⁺ (aq)
• D)NiCO₃ (s)+ 2HI (aq)→ 2H₂O (l)+ CO₂ (g)+ NiI₂ (aq)
• E)NiCO₃ (s)+ 2HI (aq)→ H₂O (l)+ CO₂ (g)+ Ni²⁺ (aq)+ 2I^- (aq)

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