Vitamin C Contains the Elements C,H,and O

question 51

Multiple Choice

Vitamin C contains the elements C,H,and O.It is known to contain 40.9% C and 4.58% H by mass.The molar mass of vitamin C has been found to be about 180 g/mol.The molecular formula for vitamin C is:

• A)C₂H₃O₂
• B)C₃H₄O₃
• C)C₄H₆O₄
• D)C₆H₈O₆
• E)C₁₄H₁₈

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