Give the net ionic equation for the reaction (if any)that occurs when aqueous solutions of Na₂CO₃ and HCl are mixed. A) 2 Na⁺(aq) + CO₃^2-(aq) + 2 H⁺(aq) + 2 Cl^-(aq) → H₂O(l) + CO₂(g) + 2 Na⁺(aq) + 2 Cl^-(aq) B) 2 Na⁺(aq) + CO₃^2-(aq) + 2 H⁺(aq) + 2 Cl^-(aq) → H₂CO₃(s) + 2 NaCl(s) 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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The net ionic equation for the reaction can be obtained by canceling out the spectator ions (ions that do not participate in the reaction and are present on both sides of the equation):
Na+ (aq) and Cl- (aq) ions are spectator ions since they are present on both sides of the equation.
The net ionic equation is:
2H+ (aq) + CO32- (aq) + HS- (aq) → H2O (l) + CO (g)
Therefore, the best choice is C, as it shows only the reactants and products involved in the net ionic equation.

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