Question

Molecular formula of chloramphenicol is

• A. C$_{11}$H$_{12}$Cl$_2$N$_2$O$_5$
• B. C$_{11}$H$_{11}$N$_3$O$_2$S
• C. C$_{11}$H$_{22}$Cl$_2$N$_2$O$_4$
• D. C$_{12}$H$_{12}$AS$_2$N$_2$O$_3$

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

C$_{11}$H$_{12}$Cl$_2$N$_2$O$_5$

Answer 2

Chloramphenicol is a well-known antibiotic, and its molecular formula is known to be

$C_{11}H_{12}Cl_{2}N_{2}O_{5}$.

Thus, the correct option is A.