Chemistry-Atomic & Molecular Mass

NEET Chemistry Atomic & Molecular Mass MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-diagram based-Easy-Class 11

Consider a diagram that presents a molecule of ethane (C2H6). How many moles of carbon atoms are present in three moles of ethane?

Question diagram
A

3 moles

B

6 moles

C

12 moles

D

9 moles

Correct Answer

Option B

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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