NaHCO₃ Can Be Used to Neutralize Strong Bases, Such as NaOH

Multiple Choice

NaHCO₃ can be used to neutralize strong bases, such as NaOH. What conclusion can be drawn from the fact that the following acid-base reaction proceeds to the right as written?
HCO₃^-(aq) + OH^-(aq) CO₃^2-(aq) + H₂O(l)

A) HCO₃^- is a stronger acid than H₂O.
B) HCO₃^- is a stronger base than CO₃^2-.
C) HCO₃^- is a stronger base than OH^-.
D) CO₃^2- is a stronger base than OH^-.
E) H₂O is a stronger acid than HCO₃^-.