Which of the following substances contains the greatest mass of carbon? A) 100 g CH₄ B) 100 g C₂H₄ C) 100 g CCl₄ D) 100 g CH₂Cl₂ E) 100 g CO₂

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Each compound contains only one carbon atom. A) CH₄: 1 carbon atom B) C₂H₄: 1 carbon atom C) CCl₄: 1 carbon atom D) CH₂Cl₂: 2 carbon atoms E) CO₂: 1 carbon atom Therefore, the compound with the greatest mass of carbon is B) C₂H₄.

Which of the Following Substances Contains the Greatest Mass of Carbon