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How many atoms of hydrogen are present in three molecules of the compound C6H12O6?

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Answer

36 hydrogen atoms

Step-by-step explanation

Given:

The chemical formula of the compound is C₆H₁₂O₆

What to find:

The number of atoms of hydrogen present in three molecules of C₆H₁₂O₆.

Solution:

Concept: The chemical formula of a compound shows the number of each atom present in its molecule.

As per the formula, there are 6 carbon atoms, 12 hydrogen atoms, and 6 oxygen atoms present in one molecule of C₆H₁₂O₆.

So, the atoms of hydrogen present in three molecules of C₆H₁₂O₆ will be (3 x 12) = 36 hydrogen atoms

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