The Following Represents Carbonic Acid, an Important Part of the Buffer

question 74

Multiple Choice

The following represents carbonic acid, an important part of the buffer system in blood. How many polar bonds are represented in this structure?

• A) 5
• B) 3
• C) 2
• D) None of the bonds are polar.

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