Which of the following is the net ionic equation for the reaction of the weak acid HC₂H₃O₂ with the strong base NaOH? A) HC₂H₃O₂(aq) + NaOH(aq) → NaC₂H₃O₂(aq) + H₂O(l) B) H₃O⁺(aq) + OH^-(aq) → H₂O(l) C) HC₂H₃O₂(aq) + OH^-(aq) → C₂H₃O₂^-(aq) + H₂O(l) D) H₃O⁺(aq) + C₂H₃O₂^-(aq) + Na⁺(aq) + OH^-(aq) → Na⁺(aq) + C₂H₃O₂^-(aq) + 2 H₂O(l)

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The net ionic equation only includes the ions that are involved in the reaction and are present in both the reactants and products. In this case, the weak acid (HC₂H₃O₂) and strong base (NaOH) will react to form the corresponding salt (C₂H₃O₂) and water (H₂O). The net ionic equation will therefore be: HC₂H₃O₂(aq) + OH^-(aq) → C₂H₃O₂^-(aq) + H₂O(l) Option A is incorrect because it does not show the dissociation of the strong base or the formation of water as a product. Option B is incorrect because it shows the acid and base completely neutralizing each other, which would only occur for a strong acid and strong base. Option D is incorrect because it includes extra species such as Na+ and S1P0 42 ions that are not involved in the reaction.

Which of the Following Is the Net Ionic Equation for the Reaction