Carbon Dioxide Is Considered an Acid Because It

question 14

Multiple Choice

Carbon dioxide is considered an acid because it

• A) directly liberates H⁺ when it enters the plasma.
• B) is rapidly converted to lactic acid.
• C) can react with water to form carbonic acid, which dissociates to release H⁺.
• D) none of the above.

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