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Molar mass of acetic acid is 60. Its emp...

Molar mass of acetic acid is 60. Its empirical formula is:

A

`CH_(2)O`

B

`C_(2)H_(4)O_(2)`

C

`C_(3)H_(6)O_(3)`

D

`C_(2)H_(4)O_(3)`

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The correct Answer is:
A
Acetic acid is `CH_(3)COOH` or `C_(2)H_(4)O_(2)`. Thus, its empirical formula is `CH_(2)O`
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