An Estrogen Compound with the Empirical Formula C₁₂H₁₇O₂ Has a Molecular

question 117

Multiple Choice

An estrogen compound with the empirical formula C₁₂H₁₇O₂ has a molecular mass of 386.6 g/mol.What is the value of n necessary to find the molecular formula?

• A)0.2
• B)1
• C)2
• D)20
• E)none of the above

---

Definitions:

Blastula

The blastula is an early stage of embryonic development in animals, characterized by a hollow sphere of cells following the morula stage.

Cytoplasm

The jelly-like material within a cell, excluding the nucleus, containing organelles and involved in cellular processes.

Chromosomes

Chromosomes are long, thread-like structures made of DNA and proteins, contained in the nucleus of cells, which carry genetic information.

Mitochondria

Mitochondria are organelles within cells that produce energy through the process of oxidative phosphorylation, often referred to as the "powerhouses" of the cell.