Which of the following equations represents the behavior of HCO₃⁻ as a base? A)HCO₃⁻(aq)+ H₃O+(aq)⇌ H₂CO₃(aq)+ H₂O(l) B)HCO₃⁻(aq)+ F⁻(aq)⇌ CO₃²⁻(aq)+ HF(aq) C)HCO₃⁻(aq)+ CN⁻(aq)⇌ CO₃²⁻(aq)+ HCN(aq) D)HCO₃⁻(aq)+ OH⁻(aq)⇌ CO₃²⁻(aq)+ H₂O(l) E)HCO₃⁻(aq)+ H₂O(l)⇌ H₂CO₃(aq)+ H₃O⁺(aq)

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The chemical equation in choice A shows the dissociation of HCO₃⁻ as a base. It includes the formation of H₂CO₃, the conjugate acid of the base, along with H₂O+ as a proton acceptor. This is consistent with the behavior of a base, which accepts a proton and forms a conjugate acid. The other answer choices do not correctly represent the behavior of the given species as a base.

Which of the Following Equations Represents the Behavior of HCO3−

Which of the Following Equations Represents the Behavior of HCO₃⁻