Molar mass of sorbitol (C6H14O6)

The molar mass of sorbitol (C6H14O6) is 182.172 g/mol.

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Step-by-step calculation

ElementAtomsAtomic massSubtotal
Carbon × 6 12.011 = 72.066
Hydrogen × 14 1.008 = 14.112
Oxygen × 6 15.999 = 95.994
Total182.172 g/mol

Percent composition by element

  • Carbon 39.56%
  • Hydrogen 7.75%
  • Oxygen 52.69%

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FAQ

What is the molar mass of C6H14O6?

The molar mass of sorbitol (C6H14O6) is 182.172 g/mol.

How do you calculate the molar mass of C6H14O6?

Multiply the atomic mass of each element by the number of its atoms in C6H14O6, then add the results: 6 × 12.011 (C) + 14 × 1.008 (H) + 6 × 15.999 (O) = 182.172 g/mol.

What percentage of C6H14O6 is Oxygen?

Oxygen makes up 52.69% of the mass of sorbitol (C6H14O6).