The Molecular Formula of Aspirin Is C₉H₈O₄

question 148

Multiple Choice

The molecular formula of aspirin is C₉H₈O₄. How many aspirin molecules are present in one 500-milligram tablet

• A) 2.77 molecules
• B) 2.77 * 10^-3 molecules
• C) 1.67 * 10²⁴ molecules
• D) 1.67 * 10²¹ molecules
• E) None of these is correct.

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