A compound is found to contain 26.7 % C and 71.1 % oxygen by weight. What is the empirical formula for this compound? The molecular weight for this compound is 90.0g/mol. What is its molecular formula?

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A compound is found to contain 26.7 % C and 71.1 % oxygen by weight. What is the
empirical formula for this compound? The molecular weight for this compound is 90.0g/mol.
What is its molecular formula?
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