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The formula for acetic acid is CH3COOH(aq). How many of each type of atom are there in this molecule?

A) 1 carbon, 4 hydrogen, 1 cobalt and 1 oxygen = 7 atoms in total

B) 2 carbon, 2 hydrogen and 2 oxygen = 6 atoms in total

C) 2 carbon, 4 hydrogen and 2 oxygen = 8 atoms in total

D) 4 carbon, 2 hydrogen and 2 oxygen = 8 atoms in total

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C) is the right answer
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