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Give the formula for barium bisulfate.

a. Ba₂HSO₄
b. Ba₂(HSO₃)₂
c. Ba(HSO₄)₂
d. BaHSO₄

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Final answer:

The formula for barium bisulfate is Ba(HSO₄)₂ (c).

Step-by-step explanation:

The formula for barium bisulfate is Ba(HSO₄)₂ (c).

Barium bisulfate is formed by the combination of barium ions (Ba²+) and bisulfate ions (HSO₄⁻). The formula indicates that there are two barium ions and two bisulfate ions present in the compound.

The other options provided are not correct. Ba₂HSO₄ (a) indicates the presence of two barium ions and one bisulfate ion. Ba₂(HSO₃)₂ (b) indicates the presence of two barium ions and two bisulfite ions. BaHSO₄ (d) indicates the presence of one barium ion and one bisulfate ion. Therefore, the correct formula is option (c) Ba(HSO₄)₂.

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