The following reaction is known to occur...

The following reaction is known to occur in the body `CO_(2) + H_(2)O hArr H_(2)CO_(3) hArr H^(+) + HCO_(3)^(-)`. If `CO_(2)` escapes from the system

A

pH will decrease

B

Hydrogen ion concentration will decrease

C

`H_2CO_3` concentration will be unaltered

D

The forward reaction will be promoted

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The correct Answer is:

B

The equilibrium will shift in the backward direction.

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