A pure sample of an oxide of sulfur (S?O?) contains 40% sulfur by mass. The molar mass of the molecular formula of the compound is 160.12 g/mol. Determine the molecular formula of the compound. Show all work.

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10) A pure sample of an oxide of sulfur (S?O?) contains 40% sulfur by mass. The molar mass of the molecular formula of the compound is 160.12 g/mol. Determine the molecular formula of the compound. Show all work.
 
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