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) ⇌ CO₃^2-(aq) + H₂O(l) E)HCO₃^-(aq) + H₂O(l) ⇌ H₂CO₃(aq) + H₃O⁺(aq)

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The equation represents the behavior of HCO₃^- as a base in acid-base reaction, where it reacts with H+ ion and forms a conjugate acid H₂CO₃. The other options involve different reactants and do not represent the behavior of HCO₃^- as a base.

Which of the Following Equations Represents the Behavior of HCO3-

Which of the Following Equations Represents the Behavior of HCO₃^-