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In Chemistry / Middle School | 2014-10-12

What is the coefficient in the formula \(6C_6H_{12}O_6\)?

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Multiply the coefficient in front of the formula times the subscript for each element. This gives 36 carbon atoms, 72 hydrogen atoms, and 36 oxygen atoms.

Answered by lovlymonet | 2024-06-10

The coefficient for the formula 6C6H12O6 is 6, denoting the presence of six glucose molecules . The molecular formula is C6H12O6, meaning each molecule has 6 carbons, 12 hydrogens, and 6 oxygens, while the empirical formula is CH2O. ;

Answered by DaveGahan | 2024-06-18

The coefficient in the formula 6 C 6 ​ H 12 ​ O 6 ​ is 6 , indicating that there are 6 molecules of glucose. Each glucose molecule contains 6 carbon atoms, 12 hydrogen atoms, and 6 oxygen atoms. Thus, the total number of atoms is expanded based on this coefficient.
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Answered by lovlymonet | 2024-10-30

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