The chemical formula for carbonic acid is H2CO3. How many compounds are represented by this formula? (1 point)

A. 6
B. 1
C. 3
D. 2

I am between 1 or 6.

1 answer

The correct answer is B. 1.

The chemical formula H2CO3 represents only one compound, which is carbonic acid. The formula indicates that there are two hydrogen atoms (H2), one carbon atom (C), and three oxygen atoms (O3) in the compound.