In the Process of Secretion of H⁺ by the Intercalated

In the process of secretion of H⁺ by the intercalated cells in the late distal tubule and collecting duct, what would happen if Cl⁻/HCO₃⁻ antiporters are absent?

A) HCO₃^- will accumulate in the intercalated cells
B) H⁺ secretion by the intercalated cells will be inhibited
C) CO₂ and H₂O will accumulate in the intercalated cells
D) The proton pumps will secrete both H⁺ and HCO₃^-
E) Na⁺ resorption will be inhibited