Select the two Brønsted-Lowry bases in the following equation: CO₃²⁻(aq)+ H₂O(l)⇌ HCO₃⁻(aq)+ OH⁻(aq) A)CO₃²⁻ and H₂O B)CO₃²⁻ and HCO₃⁻ C)H₂O and OH⁻ D)CO₃²⁻ and OH⁻ E)H₂O and HCO₃⁻

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Brønsted-Lowry bases are substances that can accept a proton (H+). In the given equation, $ \text{CO}_3^{2-} $ and $ \text{OH}^- $ are the two species that can accept a proton, forming $ \text{HCO}_3^- $ and water ($ \text{H}_2\text{O} $), respectively.

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

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