Answer: 4.96 moles
Explanation:
C5H12 is the chemical formula for pentane, the fifth member of the alkane family.
Given that,
number of moles of C5H12 = ?
Mass in grams = 357.4 g
Molar mass of C5H12 = ?
To get the molar mass of C5H12, use the atomic mass of carbon = 12g; and Hydrogen = 1g
i.e C5H12 = (12 x 5) + (1 x 12)
= 60g + 12g
= 72g/mol
Now, apply the formula
Number of moles = Mass / molar mass
Number of moles = 357.4g / 72g/mol
= 4.96 moles
Thus, 4.96 moles of C5H12 that are contained in 357.4 g of the compound.
