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Answer : The chemical formula of acetone =CH3COCH3
We will consider the molecular weight of each element composed of acetone. The acetone has Carbon (C), Oxygen(O), and Hydrogen(H). The molecular weight of these three elements is:
Carbon (C) = 12 grams
Hydrogen (H) = 16 grams
Oxygen (O) = 1 grams
The sum of mass of a single element present in the compound is known as molecular mass of the compound. Hence molecular mass of acetone is
= 12 + 1 X 3 + 12 + 16 + 12 + 1 X 3
= 12 + 3 + 12 + 16 + 12 + 3
= 36 + 6 + 1
= 58 gram/mole
Therefore, the molar mass of acetone is 58 grams/ mole.
