Which of the Following Is the Net Ionic Equation for the Reaction

question 116

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the net ionic equation for the reaction that occurs during the titration of nitrous acid with potassium hydroxide?

• A) HNO₂ + KOH  K⁺ + NO₂^- + H₂O
• B) H⁺ + OH^-  H₂O
• C) HNO₂ + OH^-  NO₂^- + H₂O
• D) HNO₂ + H₂O  NO₂^- + H₃O⁺
• E) HNO₂ + K⁺ + OH^-  KNO₂ + H₂O

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