Which of the following equations represents the behavior of H₂PO₄^- as a base? A)H₂PO₄^-(aq) + H₃O⁺(aq) ⇌ H₃PO₄(aq) + H₂O(l) B)H₂PO₄^-(aq) + F^-(aq) ⇌ HPO₄²^-(aq) + HF(aq) C)H₂PO₄^-(aq) + CN^-(aq) ⇌ HPO₄²^-(aq) + HCN(aq) D)H₂PO₄^-(aq) + OH^-(aq) ⇌ HPO₄^2-(aq) + H₂O(l) E)H₂PO₄^-(aq) + H₂O(l) ⇌ H₃PO₄(aq) + H₃O⁺(aq)

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Choice A is the only equation that includes all of the species in the given base and shows the appropriate behavior (i.e. proton transfer) between them. The other choices include species that are not in the given base or show unrealistic behavior.

Which of the Following Equations Represents the Behavior of H2PO4-

Which of the Following Equations Represents the Behavior of H₂PO₄^-