Predict the products of this reaction, assuming it undergoes a Brønsted-Lowry acid-base reaction. HCOOH + C₅H₅N $\rightarrow$ ? A) HCOON and C₆H₆ B) HCOO^- and C₅H₅NH⁺ C) HCOOH₂⁺ and C₅H₄N^- D) H₂COOH₂⁺ and C₅H₃N^- E) CHCOOH and C₄H₅N^-

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Formic acid (HCOOH) donates a proton to pyridine (C₅H₅N), resulting in the formation of formate ion (HCOO⁻) and pyridinium ion (C₅H₅NH⁺).

Predict the Products of This Reaction, Assuming It Undergoes a Brønsted-Lowry