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  • Anhydrous Carbonic Acid (H₂CO₃): Molecular or Ionic? | Chemistry Explained
    Anhydrous H₂CO₃ (carbonic acid) is molecular.

    Here's why:

    * Structure: Carbonic acid exists as a molecule with a central carbon atom bonded to two oxygen atoms and two hydrogen atoms. The oxygen atoms are also bonded to each other.

    * Bonding: The bonds between the atoms in carbonic acid are covalent, meaning they involve the sharing of electrons between atoms.

    * No Ions: In a molecular compound, the atoms are held together by covalent bonds and there are no distinct, charged ions present.

    Important Note: While anhydrous carbonic acid is a molecule, it is very unstable and quickly decomposes into carbon dioxide (CO₂) and water (H₂O).

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