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What is the percentage by mass of carbon in glucose ( C6H12O6)? (Use H = 1, C = 12, N = 14, O = 16, Na = 23, S = 32, Cl = 35.5, Ca = 40)

  1. 40%
  2. 6.67%
  3. 53.33%
  4. 25%

Answer

A. 40%

Solution

%C = 72/180 × 100 = 40%.

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