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What is the molecular formula of the compound whose molar mass is 120.0 g/ mol and empirical formula is SiO2

What is the molecular formula of the compound whose molar mass is 120.0 g/ mol and empirical formula is SiO2
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What is the molecular formula of the compound whose molar mass is 120.0 g/

mol and empirical formula is SiO2

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M=120.0 g/mol

M(SiO₂)=A(Si) + 2A(O)
M(SiO₂)=28+2*16=60 g/mol

N=M/M(SiO₂)
N=120.0/60=2

(SiO₂)₂ or Si₂O₄


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