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A compound has the empirical formula ch and a formula mass of 52.10 amu. part a what is the molecular formula of the compound?

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Answer: The 3rd option (CH4) on edg

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C4H4 The compound in question has an equal ratio of hydrogen and carbon. The atomic weight of carbon is roughly 12 and the atomic weight of hydrogen is roughly 1. The mass of the compound in question is roughly 52. 52/13=4 C4H4
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