A student prepares a solution by combining 100 mL of 0.3M HNOâ‚‚ (aq) and 100 mL of 0.3M KNOâ‚‚ (aq). Which of the following equations represents the reaction that best helps to explain why adding a few drops of 1.0M HCl (aq) does not significantly change the pH of the solution?
a) HNO₂ + HCl → H₂O + NO₂
b) HNO₂ + KNO₂ → H₂O + KCl
c) HCl + KNO₂ → H₂O + KCl
d) HCl + NO₂ → H₂O + Cl₂