Which of the following expressions is the correct equilibrium-constant expression for the reaction below? CO2 (s) + H2O (l) ⇌ H+(aq) + HCO3(aq) A. [CO2]/[H+][HCO3-] B. [CO2][H2O]/[H+][HCO3-] C. [H+][HCO3-]/[CO2][H2O] D. [H+][HCO3-]/[CO2] E. [H+][HCO3]

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Which of the following expressions is the correct equilibrium-constant expression for the reaction below? CO2 (s) + H2O (l) ⇌ H+(aq) + HCO3(aq)

A. [CO2]/[H+][HCO3-]
B. [CO2][H2O]/[H+][HCO3-]

C. [H+][HCO3-]/[CO2][H2O]

D. [H+][HCO3-]/[CO2]

E. [H+][HCO3]

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