The buffering system of the blood is shown below. Which of the following equations represents the reaction that occurs when hydroxide is added to this buffer? A) CO₂ + ^- OH → CO₃² ^- +H⁺ B) H₂CO₃ + ^- H → HCO₃ ^- + H₂O C) HCO₃ ^- + ^- OH → CO₃² ^- + H₂O D) HCO₃ ^- + ^- OH → CO₂ + H₂O₂ E) H₃O⁺ + ^- OH → 2 H₂O

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The Answer of The buffering system of the blood is shown below. Which of the following equations represents the reaction that occurs when hydroxide is added to this buffer? A) CO₂ + ^- OH → CO₃² ^- +H⁺ B) H₂CO₃ + ^- H → HCO₃ ^- + H₂O C) HCO₃ ^- + ^- OH → CO₃² ^- + H₂O D) HCO₃ ^- + ^- OH → CO₂ + H₂O₂ E) H₃O⁺ + ^- OH → 2 H₂O

The Buffering System of the Blood Is Shown Below