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How many O atoms are in 4C₆H₁₂O₆

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Number of O atoms : 24

Further explanation

Given

C₆H₁₂O₆ compound

Required

Number of atoms

Solution

A molecular formula shows the number of atomic elements in compound.

The empirical formula is the smallest comparison of the atoms

Glucose-C₆H₁₂O₆ is composed of 3 elements, namely C, H, and O.

The number of atoms in a compound can usually be seen from the subscript number after the atom and the reaction coefficient shows the number of molecules

So number of O atoms :

= 4 x 6 = 24 atoms

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