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4 July, 16:36

A compound has an empirical formula of

CH20. What is its molecular formula, if its

molar mass is 180 g/mol?

(C=12.01 amu, H=1.008 amu, O=16.00 amu)

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  1. 4 July, 17:04
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    C6H12O6

    Explanation:

    Molar mass of empirical formula:

    12.01+2*1.008+16=30.026

    Divide molar mass of molecular formula by 30.026

    180/30=~6

    Scale up the empirical formula by a factor of 6.

    C6H12O2 (glucose)
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