When the following reaction goes in the reverse direction (from products to reactants), what is the base and the conjugate base, respectively? HCN(aq) + H2O(l) ⇌ CN− (aq) + H3O+(aq) Group of answer choices H2O and CN− HCN and CN− CN− and H3O+ H3O+ and H2O CN− and H2O

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When the following reaction goes in the reverse direction (from products to reactants), what is the base and the conjugate base, respectively?

HCN(aq) + H2O(l) ⇌ CN− (aq) + H3O+(aq)

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H2O and CN−

HCN and CN−

CN− and H3O+

H3O+ and H2O

CN− and H2O

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