Question

The formula mass of HC2H302 is 1. 59 2. 60 3. 72 4. 80

Answer 1

Answer:

60

Explanation:

The formula of the compound is given as:

              HC₂H₃O₂

To find the formula mass we sum up the atomic masses of the component elements;

  Atomic mass:

         H  = 1

         C  = 12

         O = 16

 HC₂H₃O₂  = 1 + 2(12) + 3(1) + 2(16)

                   = 1 + 24 + 3 + 32

                   = 60