NEET Chemistry Atomic & Molecular Mass MCQ Question
Consider a diagram that presents a molecule of ethane (C2H6). How many moles of carbon atoms are present in three moles of ethane?

3 moles
6 moles
12 moles
9 moles
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Three moles of ethane contain six moles of carbon atoms because each molecule of ethane contains two carbon atoms. Thus, 3 moles of C2H6 x 2 moles of C = 6 moles of carbon.
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