Which Expression Best Represents the Ionization of Formic Acid,HCO₂H,in Water $\to$

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which expression best represents the ionization of formic acid,HCO₂H,in water?

• A)HCO₂H(aq)+ H₂O( )\(\to\)CO₃^-(aq)+ H⁺(aq)
• B)HCO₂H(aq)+ H₂O( )\(\to\)CO₂^-(aq)+ 2 H₃O⁺(aq)
• C)HCO₂H(aq)+ 2 H₂O( )\(\leftrightarrows\)H₂CO₃(aq)+ H₃O⁺(aq)
• D)HCO₂H(aq)+ H₂O( )\(\to\)CO₂(aq)+ H₃O⁺(aq)
• E)HCO₂H(aq)+ H₂O( )\(\leftrightarrows\)CO₂^-(aq)+ H₃O⁺(aq)

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