Which of the following statements about the reaction below is correct? HCO₃^-(aq)+ H₂O( ) CO₃^2-(aq)+ H₃O⁺(aq) A) H₃O⁺ is an acid and HCO₃^- is its conjugate base. B) HCO₃^- is an acid and CO₃^2- is its conjugate base. C) HCO₃^- is an acid and H₂O is its conjugate base. D) H₂O is an acid and CO₃^2- is its conjugate base. E) H₃O⁺ is an acid and CO₃^2- is its conjugate base.

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In the reaction, HCO₃^- is donating a proton (H+) to H₂O, which is accepting the proton to form CO₃^2- and H₃O⁺. Therefore, HCO₃^- is the acid and CO₃^2- is the conjugate base.

Which of the Following Statements About the Reaction Below Is