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A sample consists of 75.46% carbon, 4.43% hydrogen, and 20.10% oxygen by mass. Its molar mass is about 318 g/mol.

1.) Determine the empirical formula of the sample.
2.) Determine the molecular formula of the sample.

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The empirical formula is C5H3O
The molecular formula is C20H12O4
A sample consists of 75.46% carbon, 4.43% hydrogen, and 20.10% oxygen by mass. Its-example-1
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