Question

Calculate the molecular masses of the following compounds :

Methanol, CH3OH

Answer 1

Given:

Atomic mass of C = 12 u

Atomic mass of O = 16 u

Atomic mass of H = 1 u

Therefore, molecular mass of CH₃OH can be calculated as follows:

(1 ×12) + (4 × 1) + (1 × 16) = 32

Hence, molecular mass of methanol is 32 u.