Ibuprofen, a potent headache remedy, has a molar mass of about 206 grams and has been determined to be 75.69 % C, 8.80 % H, and 15.51 % O by mass. Q1. Is it possible that there is another compound made up of C, H, and O that has the same percentages of these elements in the compound above but has a completely different molecular formula? why

Ibuprofen, a potent headache remedy, has a molar mass of about 206 grams and has been determined to be 75.69 % C, 8.80 % H, and 15.51 % O by mass. Q1. Is it possible that there is another compound made up of C, H, and O that has the same percentages of these elements in the compound above but has a completely different molecular formula? why

Chemistry for Engineering Students

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Chapter3: Molecules, Moles, And Chemical Equations

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Problem 3.95PAE: 3.95 Cumene is a hydrocarbon, meaning that it contains only carbon and hydrogen. If this compound is...

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