What is the chemical formula of carbon dioxide?

$C O_{2}$

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$C_{2} O$

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$C O$

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$C_{2} O_{2}$

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Solution

The correct option is A
$C O_{2}$

A molecule of carbon dioxide contains one carbon atom and two oxygen atoms. Hence it can be expressed as $C O_{2}$ .

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