Question

In the compound below, what do the subscripts indicate?

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C6H12O6


A. There are twice as many carbon atoms as hydrogen atoms

B. There are 6 carbon atoms, 12 hydrogen atoms, and 6 oxygen atoms in this compound

C. Hydrogen atoms are twice as big in size as carbons and oxygens

D. There are two chloride ions for each magnesium ion

Answer 1

b

that's how equations are

Answer 2

There are 6 carbon atoms, 12 hydrogen atoms, and 6 oxygen atoms in this compound

Step-by-step explanation:

The subscript in C6H12O6 indicates there are 6 carbon atoms, 12 hydrogen atoms, and 6 oxygen atoms in this compound. The compound contains Carbon, Hydrogen and Oxygen atoms. The compound depicts the molecular formula of Glucose (a simple sugar) and also a monosaccharide .