When aqueous sodium hydroxide is added to aqueous nitric acid, what is the balanced molecular equation for the reaction that takes place? A) 2NaOH(aq) + H₂NO₃(aq) → Na₂NO₃(aq) + 2H₂O(l) B) NaOH(aq) + HNO₃(aq) → NaNO₃(aq) + H₂O(l) C) NaOH(aq) + HNO₂(aq) → NaNO₂(aq) + H₂O(l) D) Na(OH)₂(aq) + H₂NO₃(aq) → Na₂NO₃(aq) + 2H₂O(l) E) NaOH(aq) + HNO₄(aq) → NaNO₄(aq) + H₂O(l)

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The reaction between sodium hydroxide (NaOH) and nitric acid (HNO3) produces sodium nitrate (NaNO3) and water (H2O), which is accurately represented in option B.

When Aqueous Sodium Hydroxide Is Added to Aqueous Nitric Acid