Question

CO2 reacts with H2O to form HCO3- and H+. Which picture below correctly represents the curved arrow notation for the initial Lewis acid-Lewis base interaction in this reaction; what is the Lewis acid and the Lewis base?

(1) (2)
A) Picture (1) is correct; H2O is the Lewis acid and CO2 is the Lewis base.
B) Picture (1) is correct; CO2 is the Lewis acid and H2O is the Lewis base.
C) Picture (2) is correct; H2O is the Lewis acid and CO2 is the Lewis base.
D) Picture (2) is correct; CO2 is the Lewis acid and H2O is the Lewis base.

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