Consider the reaction: HC₂H₃O₂ + H₂O ⇌ H₃O⁺ + C₂H₃O₂^- Choose the pair of substances that are both bases in the reaction. A)HC₂H₃O₂ and H₃O⁺ B)H₂O and C₂H₃O₂^- C)H₂O and H₃O⁺ D)HC₂H₃O₂ and C₂H₃O₂^- E)H₃O⁺and HC₂H₃O₂

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In the given reaction, water (H₂O) acts as an acid by donating a proton to form hydroxide ion (OH⁻), and the carbonic acid (H₂CO₃) acts as a base by accepting a proton to form bicarbonate ion (HCO₃⁻).

Consider the Reaction: HC2H3O2 + H2O ⇌ H3O+ + C2H3O2-

Consider the Reaction: HC₂H₃O₂ + H₂O ⇌ H₃O⁺ + C₂H₃O₂^-