How Do You Calculate Total Capacitance in a Mixed Series-Parallel Circuit?

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The discussion centers on calculating total capacitance in a mixed series-parallel circuit involving capacitors. The user initially calculated the capacitance of two middle capacitors in parallel as 24pF and the remaining two in series as 8pF, leading to an incorrect total of 32pF. Upon reevaluation, the correct total capacitance was determined to be 6pF, indicating a misunderstanding of the series and parallel capacitance formulas.

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Homework Statement


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C = 12pF

Homework Equations


The basic equations for capacitance in series and capacitance in parallel, which I assume everyone knows

The Attempt at a Solution



Well I calculated the two capacitors in the middle in parallel, which is 24pF
And I assumed the other two are in series, which means it is 8pF

A total of 32pF, but that's not the answer listed in multiple choice.

Help?
 
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Nvm, I did it wrong, got the answer: 6pF
 

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