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Diosmetin is a natural flavonoid present in the rind of ‘kalamansi’ and the leaves of ‘alagao’. It is a good antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent. It is medically prescribed to treat hemorrhoids and varicose veins. Its molecular weight is 300.26 g/mol.
(a) How many millimoles (mmol) of diosmetin are in a caplet that contains 250 mg of diosmetin?
(b) If one is prescribed to take 3 caplets a day, how many milligrams of diosmetin are to be taken a day?
(c) If one has to obtain 1.5 mole of diosmetin for treatment, how many caplets does he need?