In the Following Reaction,which Reactant Is a Brønsted-Lowry Acid? Na₂HPO₄(aq)

question 67

Multiple Choice

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

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

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