Three carbon atoms are linked by single covalent bonds such that they form the shape of a V. All of the unshared electrons form
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So, the formula for the compound should be:
Now we assume that we have 1 mol of substance, so we can make calculations to know the molar mass of element X, as follows:
So we have that 6 moles weight 212.7g, and we can make a rule of three to know the weight of compound X:
As we used 1 mol, we know that the molar mass is 32.06g/mol
So the element has a molar mass of 32.06 g/mol and an oxidation state of +6, with this information, we can assure that the element X is sulfur, so the compound is
It is easier to determine this if we draw the structural formula of lactic acid as shown in the attached picture. There are three functional groups in lactic acid: carboxyl group, hydroxyl group, and the parent alkane chain. Any of the hydrogens in the alkane chain is the least acidic. Then, it is followed by the H in the hydroxyl group. The most acidic is the H in the carboxyl group.
