When aqueous sodium hydroxide is added to aqueous hydrofluoric acid
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Problem
When aqueous sodium hydroxide is added to aqueous hydrofluoric acid, the complete ionic equation is shown below.
Na⁺(aq) + OH⁻(aq) + HF(aq) → Na⁺(aq) + F⁻(aq) + H₂O(l)
Which of the following ions acts as a spectator in this reaction?
(a) F−
(b) OH−
(c) Na+
(d) H+