Question

The formula mass of HC2H302 is

1.
59
2.
60
3.
72
4.
80

Answer 1

60

Step-by-step explanation:

The formula of the compound is given as:

HC₂H₃O₂

To find the formula mass we sum up the atomic masses of the component elements;

Atomic mass:

H = 1

C = 12

O = 16

HC₂H₃O₂ = 1 + 2(12) + 3(1) + 2(16)

= 1 + 24 + 3 + 32

= 60