Question

A sample of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) is synthesized in the laboratory. It contains 1.50 g of carbon and 2.00 g of oxygen. Another sample of ascorbic acid isolated from citrus fruits contains 6.25 g of carbon.?

Answer 1

Answer:

8.467 gm

Explanation:

The law governing this problem is "The Law of Constant Composition "

As per this law, all compounds irrespective of their origin and source have the same composition and properties  in their purest form

It is a simple proportion and ratio related problem.

1.50 grams of carbon require 2.0 grams of oxygen

1.0 grams of carbon will require oxygen

=$\frac{2}{1.5}$

6.35 grams of carbon will require oxygen

$\frac{2}{1.5}\times6.35$= 8.4666\\= 8.467