Isopentylacetate, C7H14O2, the compound responsible for the scent of ripe bananas, can be formed commercially. Interestingly, bees release about 1.40μg of this compound when they sting, in order to attract other bees to join the attack. (where NB: 1μg = 1 x 10-6 g).
1. Determine the numbers of moles of isopentylacetate are present in a typical beestings?
2. Determine the numbers of isopentylacetate molecules are released in a typical bee sting?
3. Determine the numbers of oxygen and carbon atoms are present?