Identify the molecular formula of a compound that was found to contain 40.00% carbon, 6.71% hydrogen, and 53.29% oxygen. The molar mass of the compound is 60.05 g/mol.

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3. Identify the molecular formula of a compound that was found to contain 40.00% carbon, 6.71%
hydrogen, and 53.29% oxygen. The molar mass of the compound is 60.05 g/mol.
4. What are the empirical and molecular formula of a compound that is 40.27% potassium, 26.78%
chromium, and 32.95% oxygen? The molar mass of the compound is 194.2 g/mol.
Transcribed Image Text:3. Identify the molecular formula of a compound that was found to contain 40.00% carbon, 6.71% hydrogen, and 53.29% oxygen. The molar mass of the compound is 60.05 g/mol. 4. What are the empirical and molecular formula of a compound that is 40.27% potassium, 26.78% chromium, and 32.95% oxygen? The molar mass of the compound is 194.2 g/mol.
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