Consider the Reaction

Multiple Choice

Consider the reaction:
3Co²⁺(aq) + 6NO₃^-(aq) + 6Na⁺(aq) + 2PO₄^3-(aq)  Co₃(PO₄) ₂(s) + 6Na⁺(aq) + 6NO₃^-(aq)
Identify the net ionic equation for this reaction.

A) Na⁺(aq) + NO₃^-(aq)  NaNO₃(aq)
B) 3Co²⁺(aq) + NO₃^-(aq) + Na⁺(aq) + 2PO₄^3-(aq)  Co₃(PO₄) ₂(s) + NaNO₃(aq)
C) 3Co²⁺(aq) + 6NO₃^-(aq) + 6Na⁺(aq) + 2PO₄^3-(aq)  Co₃(PO₄) ₂(s) + 6NaNO₃(aq)
D) 3Co²⁺(aq) + 2PO₄^3-(aq)  Co₃(PO₄) ₂(s)
E) None of the above is the correct net ionic equation.