Answer:
16.933g approximately 17.0 grams
Explanation:
From the simple promotions and given the same compound ascorbic acid (vitamin C)
In the laboratory synthesised ascorbic acid
Mass of carbon = 30.0g
Mas of Oxygen = 40.0g
That is the mass of Oxygen per unit mass of Carbon
Per gram of Carbon we have
(30.0g Carbon)÷30 combines with (40.0g of Oxygen)÷30
That is 4/3g of Oxygen per gram of Carbon
Hence the mass of Oxygen compound that combines with 12.7g of Carbonin natural occurring ascorbic acid (vitamin C) is = 4/3×12.7 = 16.933g approximately 17.0g
