Select the two Brønsted-Lowry bases in the following equation: CO₃^2-(aq) + H₂O(l) ⇌ HCO₃^-(aq) + OH^-(aq) A)CO₃^2- and H₂O B)CO₃^2- and HCO₃^- C)H₂O and OH^- D)CO₃^2- and OH^- E)H₂O and HCO₃^-

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A Brønsted-Lowry base is a substance that can accept a proton (H+). In the given equation, CO32- and OH- can accept protons, so they are the Brønsted-Lowry bases.

Select the Two Brønsted-Lowry Bases in the Following Equation: CO32-(aq)

Select the Two Brønsted-Lowry Bases in the Following Equation: CO₃^2-(aq)