Answer:
15.89%
Explanation:
To calculate the percentage of carbon in BeC2O4•3H2O, first we calculate the molar mass of BeC2O4•3H2O
MM of BeC2O4•3H2O = 9+(12x2)+(4x16)+3(2+16) = 9+24+64+54 =151g/mol
Mass of C in BeC2O4•3H2O = 2x12 = 24g
%Mass of carbon in BeC2O4•3H2O = (24/151) x 100
= 15.89%
