CO₂ reacts with H₂O to form HCO₃^- and H⁺.Which picture below correctly represents the curved arrow notation for the initial Lewis acid-Lewis base interaction in this reaction;what is the Lewis acid and the Lewis base? (1)(2) A)Picture (1)is correct;H₂O is the Lewis acid and CO₂ is the Lewis base. B)Picture (1)is correct;CO₂ is the Lewis acid and H₂O is the Lewis base. C)Picture (2)is correct;H₂O is the Lewis acid and CO₂ is the Lewis base. D)Picture (2)is correct;CO₂ is the Lewis acid and H₂O is the Lewis base.

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In the curved arrow notation, the electron pair from the lone pair of electrons on the oxygen atom in H₂O is donated to the carbon atom in CO₂, indicating that H₂O acts as a Lewis base and CO₂ acts as a Lewis acid. Therefore, picture (1) is correct and the best choice is B.

CO2 Reacts with H2O to Form HCO3- and H+

CO₂ Reacts with H₂O to Form HCO₃^- and H⁺