compound has the composition of 66.6% Carbon, 11.2% Hydrogen, and 22.2% Oxygen, by mass. If the molar mass is 144.2 g/mol, what is its molecular formula?            (A) C4H8O                                 (B) C8H16O2                               (C) C8H16O                                (D) C6H12O4

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  1. A compound has the composition of 66.6% Carbon, 11.2% Hydrogen, and 22.2% Oxygen, by mass. If the molar mass is 144.2 g/mol, what is its molecular formula? 

          (A) C4H8O                      

          (B) C8H16O2                    

          (C) C8H16O                     

          (D) C6H12O4 

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