. Lycopene (C40H56) is an antioxidant molecule that is thought to slow aging and reduce the risk of cancer with a minimum daily intake of 6.5 mg. a. Determine the empirical formula for lycopene. b. How many moles of lycopene are required to meet the minimum daily dose?

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. Lycopene (C40H56) is an antioxidant molecule that is thought to slow aging and reduce the risk of cancer with a
minimum daily intake of 6.5 mg.
a. Determine the empirical formula for lycopene.
b. How many moles of lycopene are required to meet the minimum daily dose?
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