How many moles are represented by 100 g of glucose, C6H12O6? (C = 12 u, H = 1 u, O = 16 u)

Molar mass of glucose, C6H12O6 = 6×12+12×1+16×6 = 180g

Given Mass of the glucose, C6H12O6 = 100g


As we know that, Number of moles = mass of an element/molar mass of an element


Hence Number of moles glucose, C6H12O6 = 100g/180g = 0.55 moles.


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