Identify the net ionic equation for the reaction (if any) that occurs when aqueous solutions of Na₂CO₃ and HCl are mixed. A) 2H⁺(aq) + CO₃^2-(aq) → H₂CO₃(s) B) 2Na⁺(aq) + CO₃^2-(aq) + 2H⁺(aq) + 2Cl^-(aq) → H₂CO₃(s) + 2NaCl(aq) C) 2H⁺(aq) + CO₃^2-(aq) → H₂O(l) + CO₂(g) D) 2Na⁺(aq) + CO₃^2-(aq) + 2H⁺(aq) + 2Cl^-(aq) → H₂CO₃(s) + 2Na⁺(aq) + 2Cl^-(aq) E) No reaction occurs.

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When Na2CO3 and HCl are mixed, the carbonate ion (CO3^2-) reacts with hydrogen ions (H+) to form carbonic acid (H2CO3), which decomposes into water (H2O) and carbon dioxide gas (CO2). This is the net ionic equation for the reaction.

Identify the Net Ionic Equation for the Reaction (If Any)