Calculate the molecular (formula) mass of the compound: iron(II) acetate tetrahydrate. A. 186.9 amu B. 245.9 amu C. 191.5 amu D. 242.7 amu E. 197.9 amu

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Answer:

The correct answer is option B.

Explanation:

The molecular formula of iron(II) acetate tetrahydrate.;

[tex]Fe(CH_3COO)_2.4H_2O[/tex]

Atomic mass of iron = 55.84  amu

Atomic mass of carbon = 12.01 g/mol

Atomic mass of oxygen = 16.00 amu

Atomic mass of hydrogen = 1.01 amu

Molecular mass of  iron(II) acetate tetrahydrate:

[tex]1\times 55.84 amu+4\times 12.01 amu+14\times 1.01 amu+8\times 16.00amu[/tex]

[tex]=246.02 amu[/tex]

The closest option to 246.02 amu is 245.9 amu.

So, the correct answer is option B.