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Calculate the percent composition of carbon in

Calculate the percent composition of carbon in \( C_{6} H_{12} O_{6} \)

  • A. \( 50 \% \)
  • B. \( 40 \% \)
  • C. \( 35.3 \% \)
  • D. 22.1\%

Step-by-step solution

Molar mass of C6H12O6 = 180 g/mol (using atomic masses: C=12, H=1, O=16). Mass of carbon = 6*12 = 72 g. Percent C = (72/180)*100% = 40%.
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