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What do small numbers of 12,22, and 11 stands for in C12H22O11​

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Answer:

The number of each element in the molecule.

Step-by-step explanation:

C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁ is one molecule, and it is made 3 elements carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. There are 12 carbons, 22 hydrogens, and 11 oxygens. If these numbers were different, it would be a different molecule.

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