What Is the Preferred Way to Write H₂CO₃ When It

question 45

Multiple Choice

What is the preferred way to write H₂CO₃ when it appears as a product in a net ionic equation?

• A)H₂(g)+ C(s)+ 1.5 O₂(g)
• B)H₂(g)+ CO₃(aq)
• C)H₂O₂(aq)+ CO(g)
• D)HCO₃^-(aq)+ H⁺(aq)
• E)H₂O( )+ CO₂(g)

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