What is the total number of carbon atoms in a molecule of ethanoic acid? (1) 1 (3) 3 (2) 2 (4) 4

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What is the total number of carbon atoms in a molecule of ethanoic acid?

(1) 1 (3) 3
(2) 2 (4) 4

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Ethanoic acid has a chemical formula of C2H4O2. There are two carbon atoms in the compound, so (2) 2 is the correct answer.
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Monty Khanna answered Feb 8, 2016

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The total number of carbon atoms in a molecule of ethanoic acid is 2.

Answer: (2) 2

Zyga answered Feb 13, 2016

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