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Determine the molecular formula of a compound having the empirical formula C9H17O and a molar mass of 847.56g/mol.
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Determine the molecular formula of a compound having the empirical formula C9H17O and a molar mass of 847.56g/mol.

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The molecular formula of a compound having the empirical formula C9H17O is calculated as below

(C9H17O)n =847.56

{(12 x9 + 1 x17 + 1 x16)}n= 847.56

147 n = 847.56
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n= 6

(C9H17O)6 therefore the molecular formula = C54H102O6
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