In the following reversible reaction the Br∅nsted acids are ________. HCO₃^-(aq) + OH-(aq) ⇌ CO₃^2-(aq) + H₂O A) HCO₃^- and H₂O B) HCO₃^- and CO₃^2- C) OH- and CO₃^2- D) OH- and H₂O E) H₂O and CO₃²-

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A Br∅nsted acid is a proton (H+) donor. In the reaction, HCO₃^- and H₂O can donate protons (act as acids) by losing H+ ions. OH- and CO₃^2- can accept protons (act as bases) by gaining H+ ions. Therefore, the Br∅nsted acids in the reaction are HCO₃^- and H₂O.

In the Following Reversible Reaction the Br∅nsted Acids Are ________