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A chemist decided to determine the molecular formula of an unknown compound. He collects following informations: (P) Compound contains 2:1 H to O atom (number fo atoms).
(Q) Compound has 40% C by mass
(R) Approximate molecular mass of the compound is 178 g.
(S) Compound contains C,H and O only.
What is the empirical formula of the compound?

A

`CH_(3)O`

B

`CH_(2)O`

C

`C_(2)H_(2)O`

D

`CH_(3)O_(2)`

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  • A chemist decided to determine the molecular formula of an unknown compound. He collects following informations: (P) Compound contains 2:1 H to O atom (number fo atoms). (Q) Compound has 40% C by mass (R) Approximate molecular mass of the compound is 178 g. (S) Compound contains C,H and O only. What is the % by mass of oxygen in the compound?

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