The net ionic equation for the reaction between aqueous solutions of HF and KOH is . A) HF + KOH -H₂O + K⁺+ F^- B) H⁺+ F^-+ K⁺+ OH^--H₂O + K⁺+ F^- C) HF + OH^--H₂O + F^- D) H⁺+ OH^-- H₂O E) HF + K⁺+ OH^--H₂O + KF

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The balanced chemical equation for the reaction between HF and KOH is HF + KOH -> KF + H2O. Since both the reactants are strong electrolytes, they dissociate completely in water. The net ionic equation will only include the species that are involved in the reaction. In this case, it is only the HF and OH- ions that react to form water. Therefore, the net ionic equation is HF + OH- -> H2O + F-. Choice C represents this equation.

The Net Ionic Equation for the Reaction Between Aqueous Solutions