Give the net ionic equation for the reaction (if any)that occurs when aqueous solutions of Na₂CO₃ and HCl are mixed. A)2 H⁺(aq)+ CO₃^2-(aq)→ H₂CO₃(s) B)2 Na⁺(aq)+ CO₃^2-(aq)+ 2 H⁺(aq)+ 2 Cl^-(aq)→ H₂CO₃(s)+ 2 NaCl(aq) C)2 H⁺(aq)+ CO₃^2-(aq)→ H₂O(l)+ CO₂(g) D)2 Na⁺(aq)+ CO₃^2-(aq)+ 2 H⁺(aq)+ 2 Cl^-(aq)→ H₂CO₃(s)+ 2 Na⁺(aq)+ 2 Cl^-(aq) E)No reaction occurs.

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When Na2CO3 and HCl are mixed, the carbonate ion (CO3^2-) reacts with hydrogen ions (H+) to form carbonic acid (H2CO3), which decomposes into water (H2O) and carbon dioxide (CO2) gas.

Give the Net Ionic Equation for the Reaction (If Any)that