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What is the mass percent of carbon in carbon dioxide?

A

`0.034%`

B

`27.27%`

C

`3.4%`

D

`28.7%`

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The correct Answer is:
B
Molecular mass of `CO_(2)=12+2xx16=44`
Mass of C in `CO_(2)=12g`
`:.%C=12/44xx100=27.27%`
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