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An organic compound has the molecular formula `C_2H_4O_2`. Write the structures and names of two compounds with this formula.

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Possible compounds with molecular formula `C_2H_4O_2` are:
(i) `CH_3COOH`: ethanoic acid
(ii) `HCOOCH_3`: methyl methanoate
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