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Problem 32E: The formula mass of an unknown compound containing only C and H is 70.1 amu. What is its molecular...
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Benzoic acid is a crystalline powder used as a food preservative. It contains 68.8% C, 5.00% H, and 26.2 % O by mass. What is the
empirical formula?
O CSH5O2
O CGH6O2
O CHO2
O CHĄ0
Transcribed Image Text:Benzoic acid is a crystalline powder used as a food preservative. It contains 68.8% C, 5.00% H, and 26.2 % O by mass. What is the empirical formula? O CSH5O2 O CGH6O2 O CHO2 O CHĄ0
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