Write a Balanced Equation for the Reaction That Occurs When

question 26

Multiple Choice

Write a balanced equation for the reaction that occurs when hydrogen sulfate ion behaves as a Brønsted-Lowry acid in water.

• A) HSO₄^-(aq)+ H₂O( ) H₂SO₄(aq)+ H₃O⁺(aq)
• B) SO₄^2-(aq)+ H₂O( ) HSO₄^-(aq)+ OH^-(aq)
• C) HSO₄^-(aq)+ H₂O( ) SO₄^2-(aq)+ H₃O⁺(aq)
• D) HSO₄^-(aq)+ H₂O( ) H₂SO₄(aq)+ OH^-(aq)
• E) H₂SO₄(aq)+ H₂O( ) HSO₄^-(aq)+ H₃O⁺(aq)

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