Suppose a Buffer Solution Is Made from Formic Acid,HCHO₂,and Sodium $\to$

question 38

Multiple Choice

Suppose a buffer solution is made from formic acid,HCHO₂,and sodium formate,NaCHO₂.What is the net ionic equation for the reaction that occurs when a small amount of sodium hydroxide is added to the buffer?

• A)NaOH(aq)+ H₃O⁺(aq)\(\to\) Na⁺(aq)+ 2H₂O(l)
• B)H₃O⁺(aq)+ OH^-(aq)\(\to\) 2H₂O(l)
• C)OH^-(aq)+ HCHO₂(aq)\(\to\)CHO₂^-(aq)+ H₂O(l)
• D)NaOH(aq)+ HCHO₂(aq)\(\to\)NaCHO₂(aq)+ H₂O(l)
• E)Na⁺(aq)+ HCHO₂(aq)\(\to\) NaH(aq)+ HCO₂⁺(aq)

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