In a sample of ethyl ethanoate CH3COOC2H5 the two oxygen atoms have the same number of electrons but...

Question

In a sample of ethyl ethanoate CH3COOC2H5 the two oxygen atoms have the same number of electrons but a different numbers of neutrons Which of the following is the correct reason for it a One of the oxygen atoms has gained electrons b One of the oxygen atoms has gained two neutrons c The two oxygen atoms are isotopes d The two oxygen atoms are isobars

Accepted Answer

The answer isc The two oxygen atoms are isotopes Explanation Two Oxygen atoms in CH3COOC2H5 can have a different number of neutrons only if the two Oatoms are isotopes Isotopes of an element have the same number of protons and electrons but a different number of neutrons

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