The molecular equation for the reaction between calcium carbonate(s) and hydrochloric acid(aq) is
CaCO3(s)+2HCl(aq)→CaCl2(aq)+CO2(g)+H2O(l)
Which of the following is the correct net ionic equation for this reaction?
a) CaCO3(s)+2HCl(aq)→Ca2+(aq)+2Cl−(aq)+CO2(g)+H2O(l)
b) CaCO3(s)+2H+(aq)→Ca2+(aq)+H2CO3(aq)
c) CaCO3(s)+2H+(aq)→Ca2+(aq)+CO2(g)+H2O(l)
d) Ca2+(aq)+CO32−(aq)+2H+(aq)→Ca2+(aq)+CO2(g)+H2O(l)