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4. A 1.802 gram sample of unknown compound contains 0.721 grams of carbon, 0.121 grams of hydrogen and 0.960 grams of oxygen. The compound has a molar mass of 180.2 g/mol. Determine the empirical formula
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4. A 1.802 gram sample of unknown compound contains 0.721 grams of carbon, 0.121 grams of hydrogen and 0.960 grams of oxygen. The compound has a molar mass of 180.2 g/mol. Determine the empirical formula of the compound and the molecular formula.

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Empirical formula is CH2O

The molecular formula is C6H12O6

Explanation: Please see attachment for explanation

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