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Question : How many oxygen atoms are there in an acetone molecule?

Option 1: 3

Option 2: 1

Option 3: 2

Option 4: 4


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Correct Answer: 1


Solution : The correct option is 1 .

Acetone has the molecular formula C 3 H 6 O.

  1. Carbon (C) atoms: There are 3 carbon atoms.
  2. Hydrogen (H) atoms: There are 6 hydrogen atoms.
  3. Oxygen (O) atoms: There is 1 oxygen atom.

Therefore, in 1 molecule of acetone (C 3 H 6 O), there is 1 oxygen atom.

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