Question

How many moles are in a 150g sample of gingerol (C17H26O4)

Answer 1

`\huge{ \boxed{0.509 \: \text{moles}}}`

Step-by-step explanation:

The number of moles of the compound can be found by using the formula

`(m)/(M) \\`

where

m is the mass in grams

M is the molar mass in g/mol

n is the number of moles

From the question

m = 150 g

The molar mass of gingerol is 294.39 g/mol

`\therefore \: n = (150)/(294.39) \\ = 0.509528`

We have the final answer as

0.509 moles