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The mass of an atom of carbon is...

The mass of an atom of carbon is

A

1 g

B

`(1)/(12)g`

C

`1.99xx10^(-23)g`

D

`1.99xx10^(23)g`

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The correct Answer is:
C
Mass of an atom of carbon `=(12)/(6.02xx10^(23))`
`= 1.99xx10^(-23) g`
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