The conjugate acid and conjugate base of bicarbonate ion, HCO₃^-, are, respectively, A) H₃O⁺ and OH^- B) H₂CO₃ and OH^- C) H₃O⁺ and CO₃^2- D) H₂CO₃ and CO₃^2- E) CO₃^2- and OH^-

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The conjugate acid of HCO₃^- would be formed by adding a proton (H+) to it, resulting in H₂CO₃. The conjugate base would be formed by removing a proton (H+) from it, resulting in CO₃^2-. Therefore, option D is the correct choice.

The Conjugate Acid and Conjugate Base of Bicarbonate Ion, HCO3-

The Conjugate Acid and Conjugate Base of Bicarbonate Ion, HCO₃^-