Write a Balanced Net Ionic Equation for the Reaction of Aqueous

question 21

Multiple Choice

Write a balanced net ionic equation for the reaction of aqueous solutions of baking soda (NaHCO₃) and acetic acid.

• A) HCO₃^-(aq)+ CH₃CO₂H(aq)\(\to\) CH₃CO₂^-(aq)+ H₂O( )+ CO₂(g)
• B) 2 NaHCO₃(aq)+ CH₃CO₂H(aq)\(\to\) 2 Na₂CO₃(aq)+ CH₄(aq)+ 2H₂O( )+ CO₂(g)
• C) NaHCO₃(aq)+ H⁺(aq)\(\to\) H₂CO₃(s)+ Na⁺(aq)
• D) HCO₃^-(aq)+ H⁺(aq)\(\to\) H₂O( )+ CO₂(g)
• E) HCO₃^-(aq)+ H⁺(aq)\(\to\) H₂CO₃(aq)

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