In the Following Reaction,which Reactant Is a Brønsted-Lowry Base? H₂CO₃(aq)

question 53

Multiple Choice

In the following reaction,which reactant is a Brønsted-Lowry base? H₂CO₃(aq) + Na₂HPO₄(aq) → NaHCO₃(aq) + NaH₂PO₄(aq)

• A)H₂CO₃
• B)Na₂HPO₄
• C)NaH₂PO₄
• D)NaHCO₃
• E)none of the above

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