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13 July, 00:57

The empirical formula of a group of compounds is CHCl. Lindane, a powerful insecticide, is a member of this group. The molar mass of lindane is 290.8 g/mol. How many atoms of carbon does a molecule of lindane contain?

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  1. 13 July, 04:00
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    3.61x10²⁴ atoms of C are contained in a molecule of lindane

    Explanation:

    Formula for lindane is C₆H₆Cl₆.

    This compound has 6 mole of carbon, 6 mole of hydrogen and 6 mole of chlorine

    6.02x10²³ atoms. 6 mol = 3.61x10²⁴ atoms

    1 mol has NA of atoms
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