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A compound with the empirical formula CH 2 O has a formula mass of 180 g/mol. What is its molecular formula

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Empirical formula mass

  • 12+2(1)+16
  • 28+2
  • 30g/mol

Molecular fornula mass:-180g/mol

  • n=Molecular formula mass/Empirical formula mass
  • m=180/30
  • n=6

Molecular formula:-

  • n×Empirical formula
  • 6(CH_2O
  • C_6H_12 O_6
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