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Question

Biology Question on respiration in plants

How many carbon atoms present in n mole of citric acid?

A

3n

B

6n

C

2n

D

4n

Answer

6n

Explanation

Solution

The molecular formula of citric acid is C₆H₈O₇, indicating that it contains 6 carbon atoms.
If we have n moles of citric acid, then the number of carbon atoms present would be:
Number of carbon atoms = 6 x n
So, the correct answer is: 6n