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

question 194

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the net ionic equation for the reaction of the weak acid HC₂H₃O₂ with the strong base NaOH?

• A) HC₂H₃O₂(aq) + NaOH(aq) → NaC₂H₃O₂(aq) + H₂O(l)
• B) H₃O⁺(aq) + OH^-(aq) → H₂O(l)
• C) HC₂H₃O₂(aq) + OH^-(aq) → C₂H₃O₂^-(aq) + H₂O(l)
• D) H₃O⁺(aq) + C₂H₃O₂^-(aq) + Na⁺(aq) + OH^-(aq) →
• Na⁺(aq) + C₂H₃O₂^-(aq) + 2 H₂O(l)

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