What happens when $C O_{2}$ is dissolved in water?

Carboxylic acid is formed

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Carbonic acid is formed

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C O_{2}

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The correct option is B Carbonic acid is formed
When carbon dioxide reacts with water a weak acid is formed. A solution of carbon dioxide and water present in a flask containing an indicator sensitive to small changes of pH in the appropriate region of the pH scale, and the consequent colour changes observed and recorded.

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