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C12H22O11 how many many elements?
A
45
B
2
C
3
D
None, it’s a compound
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer. So, the number of atoms in C12H22O11 (sucrose) is equal to “12 (carbons) + 22 (hydrogens) + 11 (oxygens) = 45 atoms!

Detailed explanation-2: -The white stuff we know as sugar is sucrose, a molecule composed of 12 atoms of carbon, 22 atoms of hydrogen, and 11 atoms of oxygen (C12H22O11). Like all compounds made from these three elements, sugar is a carbohydrate.

Detailed explanation-3: -A molecule of sucrose (C12H22O11) has 12 carbon atoms, 22 hydrogen atoms and 11 oxygen atoms. The subscripts also indicate the ratios of the elements.

Detailed explanation-4: -Updated On: 27-06-2022 There are 6 atoms of C, 12 atoms of H and 6 atoms of O present in a molecule of glucose (C6H12O6).

Detailed explanation-5: -∙ So, total number of atoms = 6 + 12 + 6 = 24. Was this answer helpful?

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