Question

The base in the forward reaction is ________. HCO₃⁻ + H₂O → H₂CO₃ + OH⁻


H₂O

HCO₃⁻

OH⁻

H₂CO₃

Answer 1

Solution:

HCO₃⁻ + H₂O → H₂CO₃ + OH⁻

HCO₃⁻ - base

H₂O - acid

H₂CO₃ - conjugate acid of HCO₃⁻

OH⁻ - conjugate base of H₂O

Answer: HCO₃⁻ is the base in the forward reaction.