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Citric acid was found to contain 37.51% C, 4.20% H, and 58.29% O by mass. What is the simplest formula for citric acid?

World of Chemistry, 3rd edition

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Publisher:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan L. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Chapter6: Chemical Composition

Section6.3: Formulas Of Compounds

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