H H

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H — C — C — O — H

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H H

How many atoms of carbon does this molecule have?

(1 point)
Responses

4 atoms
4 atoms

2 atoms
2 atoms

1 atom
1 atom

6 atoms

1 answer

The molecule you've described has 2 carbon (C) atoms. It is structured as:

      H      H
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H — C — C — O — H
         |       |
        H      H

Thus, the correct response is: 2 atoms.