In the Following Reaction

question 104

Multiple Choice

In the following reaction:
HCO₃^- (aq) + H₂O (aq) → H₂CO₃ (aq) + OH^- (aq)

• A)HCO₃^- is an acid and H₂CO₃ is its conjugate base.
• B)H₂O is an acid and OH^- is its conjugate base.
• C)HCO₃^- is an acid and OH^- is its conjugate base.
• D)H₂O is an acid and H₂CO₃ is its conjugate base.
• E)H₂O is an acid and HCO₃^- is its conjugate base.

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