In the following reversible reaction the Br∅nsted acids are ________. HCO₃^-(aq)+ OH^-(aq)⇌ CO₃^2-(aq)+ H₂O A)HCO₃^- and H₂O B)HCO₃^- and CO₃^2- C)OH^- and CO₃^2- D)OH^- and H₂O E)H₂O and CO₃^2-

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In this reaction, the Brønsted acids are defined as the species that donate protons. The two species that can donate protons are HCO₃^- and H₂O, therefore the correct answer is A. OH^- and CO₃^2- are classified as Brønsted bases as they accept protons.

In the Following Reversible Reaction the Br∅nsted Acids Are ________