Determine the molecular formula of a compound that is 42.1% C, 6.49 %H, and 51.4% O. The molecular weight is 342.5 g/mol. (Hint: do not round in the pseudoformula)

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Determine the molecular formula of a compound that is 42.1% C, 6.49
%H, and 51.4% O. The molecular weight is 342.5 g/mol. (Hint: do not
round in the pseudoformula)
Transcribed Image Text:Determine the molecular formula of a compound that is 42.1% C, 6.49 %H, and 51.4% O. The molecular weight is 342.5 g/mol. (Hint: do not round in the pseudoformula)
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