In the following reaction, HCO₃^-(aq)+ H₂O( ) CO₃^2-(aq)+ H₃O⁺(aq)

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In the given reaction, HCO₃^- acts as an acid by donating a proton (H+) and forming its conjugate base, CO₃^2-. Similarly, H₂O acts as a base by accepting a proton (H+) and forming its conjugate acid, H₃O⁺. Therefore, option B is the correct choice where HCO₃^- is an acid and CO₃^2- is its conjugate base.

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