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A compound has an empirical formula `C_(2)H_(4)O`. An independent analysis gave a value of `132.16` for its molecular mass. What is the correct molecular formula

A

`C_(4)H_(4)O_(5)`

B

`C_(10)H_(12)`

C

`C_(7)O_(3)`

D

`C_(6)H_(12)O_(3)`

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The correct Answer is:
D
Empirical formula weight `C_(2)H_(4)O`
Molecular formula `=("Mol. Wt")/("Eq. formula wt.) xx "Emp. Formula"`
`= (132.1)/44 xx` Empirical formula
`= 3 xx C_(2)H_(4)O = C_(6)H_(12)O_(3)`
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