What is the sum of the atomic masses of all the atoms in sucrose, C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁ ? A)342 amu B)182 amu C)270 amu D)none of the above

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The molecular formula for sucrose is C12H22O11. Using approximate atomic masses (carbon = 12 amu, hydrogen = 1 amu, oxygen = 16 amu), the sum of the atomic masses in sucrose is calculated as: (12*12) + (22*1) + (11*16) = 144 + 22 + 176 = 342 amu.

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