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Question 5 • Quiz

cap h sub 2 CO sub 3 is used in soft drinks. What is the name of this compound?

Answer
A
tartaric acid
B
sulfuric acid
C
carbonic acid
D
hydrochloric acid

Explanation

The formula H₂CO₃ is carbonic acid. It forms when carbon dioxide dissolves in water, as happens in carbonated soft drinks. Therefore, the correct choice is carbonic acid.

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