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A-LevelChemistryIntroduction to organic chemistry9701/12 · Oct/Nov 2017 · Q211 Mark

The diagram shows the skeletal formula of citric acid. [Figure 21.1 - skeletal formula of citric acid] What is the molecular formula of citric acid?

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AC6H8O7
BC6H4O7
CC8H8O7
DC10H8O7

✓ Correct answer

A: C6H8O7

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Introduction to organic chemistry, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Chemistry, Oct/Nov 2017 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 21.

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