________ is found in carbonated beverages due to the reaction of carbon dioxide with water. A) H₂SO₄ B) H₂CO₃ C) HCOOH D) CH₃CH₂COOH E) HNO₃

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Carbon dioxide reacts with water to form carbonic acid (H2CO3), which can further dissociate into hydrogen ions (H+) and bicarbonate ions (HCO3-). Therefore, the chemical formula for carbonic acid is H2CO3 and the chemical formula for bicarbonate ion is HCO3-. Since carbonated beverages contain carbon dioxide, they also contain bicarbonate ions. Option B is the only one that contains the correct chemical formula for bicarbonate ion (HCO3-).

________ Is Found in Carbonated Beverages Due to the Reaction