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Which compound forms when carbon dioxide diffuses and reacts with seawater?

A. Hydroxide ions
B. Carbonate
C. Bicarbonate
D. Carbonic acid

User Radhika
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Answer:

It's D

Step-by-step explanation:

When CO2 reacts with water first carbonic acid is produced. then this carbonic acid will transform to H+ and HCO3-.

BUT BECAUSE FIRST CARBONUC ACID IS PRODUCED SO CARBONIC ACID IS CORRECT.

hope you understand.

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