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A compound with the following composition by mass: 48.0% C, 8.0% H, 28.0% N and 16.0% O.

(a) Determine the empirical formula of this compound.

(b) If this compound has a molar mass of 200 g, what is its molecular formula?

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The empirical formula is: C4H8N2O
The Molecular formula is: C8H16N4O2
A compound with the following composition by mass: 48.0% C, 8.0% H, 28.0% N and 16.0% O-example-1
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