The addictive drug morphine,C17H19NO₃,is used for the treatment of pain.What is the number of atoms in one molecule of morphine?

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To find the number of atoms in a molecule, we add up the number of atoms of each element present in the molecular formula. In morphine, we have:
- 17 carbon atoms
- 19 hydrogen atoms
- 1 nitrogen atom
- 3 oxygen atoms

Total: 17 + 19 + 1 + 3 = 40 atoms. Therefore, the answer is choice C, with 40 atoms in one molecule of morphine.

The Addictive Drug Morphine,C17H19NO₃,is Used for the Treatment of Pain