A substance, which is composed of 77.87% C, 10.37% O, and the remainder hydrogen.fout of 100%) 1. What is the empirical formula for this substance? 2. Its molecular mass is 154 g/mol. What is the molecular formula of the substance?

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A substance, which is composed of 77.87% C, 10.37% O, and the remainder hydrogen.fout of 100%)
1. What is the empirical formula for this substance?
2. Its molecular mass is 154 g/mol. What is the molecular formula of the substance?
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