Question

A compound secreted by honeybees to paralyze intruders in their hive is known as 2-heptanone. The formula for this compound is shown.

How many atoms of each element are in one molecule of 2-heptanone?
F 4 carbon atoms, 11 hydrogen atoms, and 1 oxygen atom
G 7 carbon atoms, 14 hydrogen atoms, and 1 oxygen atom
H 7 carbon atoms, 11 hydrogen atoms, and 8 oxygen atoms
J 6 carbon atoms, 14 hydrogen atoms, and 3 oxygen atoms

Answer 1

Answer:

- 7 carbon atoms.

- 14 hydrogen atoms.

- 1 oxygen atom.

Explanation:

Hello,

In this case, for the given compound, heptanone, whose chemical formula is:

We can write the molecular formula showing the present atoms of each element:

In such a way we have:

- 7 carbon atoms.

- 14 hydrogen atoms.

- 1 oxygen atom.

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