Answer to Question #137162 in General Chemistry for Javier

Question

Consider the formula for quinine C20 H24 N2 O2

How many moles of carbon are in 5.0 moles of quinine?

Answer 1

1 mole of C20 H24 N2 O2 contain 20 moles of carbon.

So, 5 moles of C20 H24 N2 O2 contain

(5/1)20=100 moles of carbon.

Hence 100 moles of carbon are in 5.0 moles of quinine.