Question

question 2 of 22
write a molecular formula for this molecule.
molecular formula:

Explanation:

Step1: Count carbon atoms

Count the black spheres representing carbon (C) atoms. There are 17 carbon atoms.

Step2: Count hydrogen atoms

Count the white spheres representing hydrogen (H) atoms. There are 14 hydrogen atoms.

Step3: Count oxygen atoms

Count the red spheres representing oxygen (O) atoms. There are 3 oxygen atoms.

Answer:

$C_{17}H_{14}O_{3}$