The balanced net ionic equation for the reaction of hydrochloric acid with aqueous carbonate is
2 H⁺(aq) + CO₃²⁻(aq) → CO₂(g) + H₂O(l)
Which statement about the stoichiometric relationship expressed by this equation is correct when performing quantitative calculations?
a) Exactly 1.0mol of H+ is required to completely react with 1.0mol of CO32−.
b) Exactly 1.0mol of CO32− yields 2.0mol of CO2.
c) Exactly 2.0mol of H+ are required to completely react with 1.0mol of CO32−.
d) Exactly 2.0mol of H+ produce 2.0mol of H2O.