Molar mass of chlorophyll a (C55H72MgN4O5)

The molar mass of chlorophyll a (C55H72MgN4O5) is 893.509 g/mol.

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Step-by-step calculation

ElementAtomsAtomic massSubtotal
Carbon × 55 12.011 = 660.605
Hydrogen × 72 1.008 = 72.576
Magnesium × 1 24.305 = 24.305
Nitrogen × 4 14.007 = 56.028
Oxygen × 5 15.999 = 79.995
Total893.509 g/mol

Percent composition by element

  • Carbon 73.93%
  • Hydrogen 8.12%
  • Magnesium 2.72%
  • Nitrogen 6.27%
  • Oxygen 8.95%

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FAQ

What is the molar mass of C55H72MgN4O5?

The molar mass of chlorophyll a (C55H72MgN4O5) is 893.509 g/mol.

How do you calculate the molar mass of C55H72MgN4O5?

Multiply the atomic mass of each element by the number of its atoms in C55H72MgN4O5, then add the results: 55 × 12.011 (C) + 72 × 1.008 (H) + 1 × 24.305 (Mg) + 4 × 14.007 (N) + 5 × 15.999 (O) = 893.509 g/mol.

What percentage of C55H72MgN4O5 is Carbon?

Carbon makes up 73.93% of the mass of chlorophyll a (C55H72MgN4O5).