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In the following reaction
HCO3-+H2OCO32-+H3O+
Which two substances are Bronsted base?
ChemistryIonic EquilibriumNEET
Options:
  • A CO32- and H3O+
  • B HCO3- and H3O+
  • C HCO3- and CO32-
  • D CO32- and H2O
Solution:
1495 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: CO32- and H2O
Here CO32- and H2O are Bronsted bases as water accept H+ and CO32- is the conjugate base of HCO3- and as the reaction is reversible so CO32- is accepting H+ also.
HCO3-+H2OCO32-+H3O+

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