Use the model of a molecule to answer the question.

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

6 atoms
6 atoms

2 atoms
2 atoms

1 atom

1 answer

The molecule has 2 carbon atoms. The arrangement includes one carbon attached to the other and does not include any additional carbon atoms in the given structure. Therefore, the correct response is:

2 atoms