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Determine the molecular formula given the information below.
The empirical formula for a compound is CH and the molecular weight is 26.04 g/mol.

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Answer:

C2H2

Step-by-step explanation:

Molecular formula = n × Emperical formula

n = molecular formula mass) / Emperical formula mass

26.04/13.008= 2

So molecular formula = 2× CH

C2 H2

That is ethyne

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