How many atoms are in one molecule of Mo₂(O₂CC(CH₃)₃)₄? Hint: Remember to distribute the subscripts to all elements inside the parenthesis. Start on the inside and work your way out.

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The molecule Mo2(O2CC(CH3)3)4 contains: 2 Mo atoms, 4*(2 O + 1 C + 3 C + 9 H) = 4*(2 + 1 + 3 + 9) = 4*15 = 60 atoms from the ligands. Total = 2 + 60 = 66 atoms.

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