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What is the total number of atoms in a molecule of CH3OH?
one
three
four
six

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Six !

Just count each element in the molecule (Since there are 4 hydrogen atoms, a carbon and an oxygen atom in this molecule of methanol.)
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Answer: The correct answer is six.

Step-by-step explanation:

The chemical name for the given chemical formula is methanol. This is an organic compound in which a covalent bond is present between hydrogen and carbon atom.

In a single mole of this compound, there are 3 different types of elements are present. The elements are carbon, hydrogen and oxygen.

In 1 mole of methanol, 1 mole of carbon atom, 4 moles of hydrogen atoms and 1 mole of oxygen atoms are present.

Thus, in total 6 atoms are present in 1 mole of methanol molecule.

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