In the reaction: CO3²- + H+ --> HCO³-
The CO3²- ion is considered a base because it
1) accepts a proton
2) accepts an electron
3) donates a proton
4) donates an electron
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1) accepts a proton

Explanation:

CO₃⁻²  is a base here because it is accepting a proton ( H⁺) through coordinate bonding by donating a pair of electron .

So option (1) is correct .

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sulfur belongs to group 16 because it can be found in nature whether it is in a free or combined state.

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