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In the formula C16H18N204S (penicillin) there areelements.

In the formula C16H18N204S (penicillin) there areelements.

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**Question:** In the formula C₁₆H₁₈N₂O₄S (penicillin), there are ___ elements. **Options:** - A. 2 - B. 4 - C. 5 - D. 16 **Explanation:** The formula C₁₆H₁₈N₂O₄S represents the compound penicillin. It consists of the following elements: - Carbon (C) - Hydrogen (H) - Nitrogen (N) - Oxygen (O) - Sulfur (S) Therefore, the correct answer is **C. 5**, indicating there are five different elements present in the compound.
Transcribed Image Text:**Question:** In the formula C₁₆H₁₈N₂O₄S (penicillin), there are ___ elements. **Options:** - A. 2 - B. 4 - C. 5 - D. 16 **Explanation:** The formula C₁₆H₁₈N₂O₄S represents the compound penicillin. It consists of the following elements: - Carbon (C) - Hydrogen (H) - Nitrogen (N) - Oxygen (O) - Sulfur (S) Therefore, the correct answer is **C. 5**, indicating there are five different elements present in the compound.
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