Why is NaHCO3 considered a base in the following reaction? NaHCO3 + HCl ® NaCl + CO2 + H2O 

A. It contains hydrogen ions.
B. It is a hydrogen ion acceptor.
C. It donates hydroxide ions in this reaction.
D. It results in the formation of CO2.


B. It is a hydrogen ion acceptor.

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