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Question
A molecule of paradichlorobenzene, used in moth balls, has the formula C6H4Cl2. What is its atomicity?
Correct Answer
Option C is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
The formula C6H4Cl2 contains 6 carbon atoms, 4 hydrogen atoms, and 2 chlorine atoms. The total number of atoms is 6 + 4 + 2 = 12.
Hint
Add all subscripts in the molecular formula.