Question

q. 1 a compound secreted by honey - bees to paralyze intruders in their hive is known as 2 - heptanone. the formula for this compound is shown. ch₃c₄h₈coch₃. how many atoms of each element are in one molecule of 2 - heptanone?

Explanation:

Step1: Identify carbon atoms

Count C atoms in $CH_3C_4H_8COCH_3$. There are 1 + 4+ 1 = 6 carbon atoms.

Step2: Identify hydrogen atoms

Count H atoms. There are 3+8 + 3=14 hydrogen atoms.

Step3: Identify oxygen atoms

Count O atoms. There is 1 oxygen atom.

Answer:

Carbon: 6 atoms, Hydrogen: 14 atoms, Oxygen: 1 atom