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WHAT IS THE MOLECULAR MASS OF SUGAR?

Molecular formula of cane sugar is C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁. Its molecular mass is the sum of the atomic masses of all the atoms present in it.

Atomic mass of Carbon = 12 u.

Atomic mass of Hydrogen = 1 u.

Atomic mass of Oxygen = 16 u.

Molecular mass of Cane sugar = (12 x 12) + (22 x 1) + (11 x 16) = 342 u.