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8 January, 16:29

The molecular formula mass of this compound is 240 amu. what are the subscripts in the actual molecular formula? enter the subscripts for c, h, and o, respectively, separated by commas (e. g., 5,6,7)

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  1. 8 January, 19:19
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    You already have the empiricalformula. CH2O

    The next step is very simple:

    Molar mass CH2O = 12+2+16 = 30g/mol

    Molar mass compound = 60g/mol

    60/30 = 2

    Molecualr formula = (CH2O) 2 = C2H4O2
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