How to predict the products of the reaction of CO2(g) + KOH(aq)?

1 Answer
Jan 3, 2017

Well, #CO_2(g)# is an #"acidic oxide"# that reacts with bases......

Explanation:

#CO_2(g) + KOH(aq) rarr K^(+)HCO_3^(-)#

#K^(+)HCO_3^(-) + KOH(aq) rarr K_2^(+)CO_3^(2-)#