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Problem 44

At least 25$\mu \mathrm{g}$ of tetrahydrocannabinol $(\mathrm{THC}),$ the active ingredient in marijuana, is required to produce intoxication. The molecular formula of THC is $\mathrm{C}_{21} \mathrm{H}_{30} \mathrm{O}_{2} .$ How many moles of THC does this 25$\mu \mathrm{g}$ represent? How many molecules?

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