Carbonic Acid Reversibly Dissociates to Form What Two Products, Without

Question

Carbonic acid reversibly dissociates to form what two products, without the need of an enzyme?
A) water and carbon dioxide
B) carbon dioxide and bicarbonate
C) water and hydrogen ion
D) bicarbonate and hydrogen ion
E) water and bicarbonate

Accepted Answer

Carbonic acid (H2CO3) dissociates reversibly into bicarbonate (HCO3-) and a hydrogen ion (H+), which is a fundamental reaction in the chemistry of blood and other bodily fluids to maintain pH balance.