The percent composition by mass of a compound is 68.8% C, 4.92% H, and 26.2% O The molar mass of this compound is 244.0 g/mol. What is the molecular formula of the compound? C6H12O6 C5H12010 C14H1204 CH6O2

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The percent composition by mass of a compound is 68.8% C, 4.92% H, and 26.2% O The molar mass of this compound is 244.0 g/mol. What is the molecular
formula of the compound?
C6H12O6
C5H12010
C14H12O4
C7H₂O2
OOO
Transcribed Image Text:The percent composition by mass of a compound is 68.8% C, 4.92% H, and 26.2% O The molar mass of this compound is 244.0 g/mol. What is the molecular formula of the compound? C6H12O6 C5H12010 C14H12O4 C7H₂O2 OOO
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