2. Butyric acid is a fatty acid occurring in the form of esters in animal fats. Molecular formula of butyric acid is CaH&O2. Show your work (a) Calculate the molar mass of butyric acid, C4H&O2. (b) How many moles of C4H&O2 are in 6.00 g of butyric acid? (c) How many atoms of oxygen is present in 6.00 g of butyric acid, C4HeO2?

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2. Butyric acid is a fatty acid occurring in the form of esters in animal fats. Molecular
formula of butyric acid is CaH&O2. Show your work
(a) Calculate the molar mass of butyric acid, C4H&O2.
(b) How many moles of C4H&O2 are in 6.00 g of butyric acid?
(c) How many atoms of oxygen is present in 6.00 g of butyric acid, C4HeO2?
Transcribed Image Text:2. Butyric acid is a fatty acid occurring in the form of esters in animal fats. Molecular formula of butyric acid is CaH&O2. Show your work (a) Calculate the molar mass of butyric acid, C4H&O2. (b) How many moles of C4H&O2 are in 6.00 g of butyric acid? (c) How many atoms of oxygen is present in 6.00 g of butyric acid, C4HeO2?
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