Answer to Question #166468 in General Chemistry for Chelcy

Question

Vitamin C is a covalent compound with the molecular formula C₆H₈O_{6. The recommended dietary allowance of vitamin C for children aged 4-8} is 1.42 x 10^-4 moles. What is the mass of this vitamin c allowance in grams?

Answer 1

Mass of vitamin C = no. Of moles × molar mass

molar mass of vitamin C ( C₆H₈O₆) = 176.12g

mass = 1.42×10^-4 × 176.12

Mass = 0.0249g