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Given the atomic weights of carbon, 12.01; hydrogen, 1.01; and oxygen, 16.0, what is the molar mass of glucose?

A) 166.18 grams
B) 174.12 grams
C) 180.18 grams
D) 250.12 grams

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Hello there.

Given the atomic weights of carbon, 12.01; hydrogen, 1.01; and oxygen, 16.0, what is the molar mass of glucose?

C) 180.18 grams
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The answer is C. There are 6 Carbon (6x12.01=72.06), 12 Hydrogen (12x1.01=12.12) and 6 Oxygen (6x16=96). Altogether 72.06,12.12 and 96 add to 180.18
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