Question

why the formula of hydrogen carbonate is HCO↓3^- not H↓2CO↓3..​

Answer 1

Answer:

In inorganic chemistry, bicarbonate (IUPAC-recommended nomenclature: hydrogen carbonate[2]) is an intermediate form in the deprotonation of carbonic acid. It is a polyatomic anion with the chemical formula HCO−

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Answer 2

Explanation:

Hydrogen carbonate is HCO3- as H has charge +1 while carbonate is CO32-. So, hydrogen carbonate will have overall charge of -1. It is also known as bicarbonate ion. HCO is a neutral compound which is carbonic acid..

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