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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_2O`

B

`C_2H_4O_2`

C

`C_3H_6O_3`

D

`C_2H_4O_3`

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The correct Answer is:
A
Acetic acid is `CH_3COOH` or `C_2H_4O_2` Thus, its empirical formula is `CH_2O`
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