Shown below is the % composition of a compound made entirely of C, H, N, and O. This compound has a molar mass of 89.37 g/mol. What is the correct molecular formula of this compound? Element % Composition C 40.32 H 7.83 O 35.80 N 15.68

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Shown below is the % composition of a compound made entirely of C, H, N, and O. This compound has a molar mass of 89.37 g/mol. What is the correct molecular formula of this compound?
Element % Composition
C 40.32
H 7.83
O 35.80
N 15.68

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