Question

Weight fraction of carbon in xylose

Answer 1

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Answer 2

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◆ Answer -

Weight fraction of carbon in xylose = 0.4

◆ Explanation -

Molecular formula of xylose is C5H10O5.

Molecular weight of xylose is -

M(xylose) = 5×12 + 10×1 + 5×16

M(xylose) = 150 g

Weight of C in xylose -

W(C) = 5×12

W(C) = 60 g

Weight fraction of carbon in xylose is calculated by -

Weight fraction = W(C) / M(xylose)

Weight fraction = 60/150

Weight fraction = 0.4

Therefore, weight fraction of carbon in xylose is 0.4 .

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