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What is the mass of one molecule of cortisone

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The formula for Cortisone is C₂₁H₂₈O₅.

The molar mass (mass of one molecule) would be the sum of the atomic mass of all the elements that make up Cortisone

∴ mass of one molecule of Cortisone = [(12.01 × 21) + (1.00 × 28) + (15.999 × 5)]g/mol
= (252.21 + 28 + 79.995)

≈ 360 g/mol
That value is due to rounding off. The known accurate value is 360.45 g/mol

User Shastri
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The mass of one molecule is 360.45g/mol
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