Phellandrene is a component of frankincense resin and has an odor described as “peppery-minty”. It is a molecular compound containing only carbon and hydrogen atoms, and is 11.84% hydrogen by mass. Phellandrene has a molar mass of 136.24 g/mol.   What is the empirical formula and the molecular formula of phellandrene?

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Phellandrene is a component of frankincense resin and has an odor described as “peppery-minty”. It is a molecular compound containing only carbon and hydrogen atoms, and is 11.84% hydrogen by mass. Phellandrene has a molar mass of 136.24 g/mol.

 

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