Which equation BEST describes what will happen to formic acid when it reacts with water? A) HCOOH (aq)+ 2 H₂O (l)→ CO₂^2- (aq)+ 2 H₃O⁺ (aq) B) HCOOH (aq)+ H₂O (l)→ HCOOH₂⁺ (aq)+ OH^- (aq) C) HCOOH (aq)+ H₂O (l)→ HCOO^- (aq)+ H₃O⁺ (aq) D) HCOOH (aq)+ H₂O (l)→ H₂COOH (aq)+ OH^- (aq) E) HCOOH (aq)+ H₂O (l)→ HCOO^- (aq)+ HO^- (aq)

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Formic acid (HCOOH) is a weak acid that donates a proton to water, forming hydronium ions (H₃O⁺) and formate ions (HCOO⁻).

Which Equation BEST Describes What Will Happen to Formic Acid