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Which of the following represents the chemical formula of calcium carbonate?


Options:
A .   CaCO3
B .   Ca2CO3
C .   Ca(CO3)2
D .   Ca3CO2
Answer: Option A
:
A
Calcium carbonate consist of calcium ion and carbonate ion, i.e., Ca2+and CO32, which have a charge of +2 and -2 respectively.
SymbolCaCO3Charge+2-2

On cross-multiplication and balancing the charge, we get the formula as CaCO3.



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