Question

CO2 to H2O

Answer 1

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The reaction for converting carbon dioxide (CO2) to water (H2O) is not a direct conversion as they are different compounds with different elements. However, carbon dioxide can be indirectly converted to water through a process called hydrolysis.

Hydrolysis is a chemical reaction where water molecules (H2O) split into hydrogen ions (H+) and hydroxide ions (OH-). Carbon dioxide can react with water under certain conditions to form carbonic acid (H2CO3), which can further dissociate into hydrogen ions and bicarbonate ions (HCO3-).

The overall chemical equation for the hydrolysis of carbon dioxide in water can be written as:
CO2 + H2O → H2CO3 → H+ + HCO3-

In this reaction, carbon dioxide reacts with water to form carbonic acid, which then dissociates into hydrogen ions and bicarbonate ions.