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What is the molecular formula for a compound, having an empirical formula of CH₂O, and a molar mass of 150 g/mol?
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What is the molecular formula for a compound,

having an empirical formula of CH₂O, and a
molar mass of 150 g/mol?

What is the molecular formula for a compound, having an empirical formula of CH₂O-example-1
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Answer: C5H10O5

Step-by-step explanation:

If the formula were really CH2O it would have a molar mass of 30. 150/30 = 5, so multiply the atoms by 5 to get C5H10O5.

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