The Conjugate Acid and Conjugate Base of Bicarbonate Ion, HCO₃^-

question 87

Multiple Choice

The conjugate acid and conjugate base of bicarbonate ion, HCO₃^-, are, respectively,

• A) H₃O⁺ and OH^-
• B) H₂CO₃ and OH^-
• C) H₃O⁺ and CO₃^2-
• D) H₂CO₃ and CO₃^2-
• E) CO₃^2- and OH^-

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