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Determine the empirical formula of an organic hydrocarbon compound that contains 80% by mass of carbon and 20% by mass of hydrogen. If the Mr of the compound is 30, what is the molecular formula? ​
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Determine the empirical formula of an organic hydrocarbon compound that contains 80% by mass of carbon and 20% by mass of hydrogen. If the Mr of the compound is 30, what is the molecular formula? ​

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Answer: ethane

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