The balanced chemical equation for the reaction of hydrogen fluoride with sodium carbonate is _____. A) 2Na₂CO₃(s) + 4HF(aq) → 2CO₂(g) + 4NaF(aq) + 2H₂O(l) B) Na₂CO₃(s) + 2HF(aq) → CO₂(g) + 2NaF(aq) + H₂O(l) C) 2Na₂CO₃(s) + 4HF(aq) → 3CO₂(g) + 4NaF(aq) D) 2Na₂CO₃(s) + 2HF(aq) → H₂CO₃(g) + 2NaF(aq) E) 2NaCO₃(s) + 2HF(aq) → 2()()()NaHCO₃ + F₂

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The reactants are sodium carbonate (Na2CO3) and hydrogen fluoride (HF), while the products are carbon dioxide (CO2), sodium fluoride (NaF), and water (H2O). The balanced equation is:

Na2CO3 + 2HF → CO2 + 2NaF + H2O

Therefore, choice B is the correct balanced chemical equation.

The Balanced Chemical Equation for the Reaction of Hydrogen Fluoride