What is the chemical formula of a compound with an empirical formula of CH2O and a molar mass of 180.16 g/mol? Molar mass: C=12.01 g/mol; H=1.008 g/mol; O=16.00 g/mol

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Problem 2RC: 2. An organic compound has an empirical formula CH2O and a molar mass of 180 g/mol. What is its...
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What is the chemical formula of a compound with an empirical formula of CH2O and a molar mass of 180.16 g/mol?

Molar mass: C=12.01 g/mol; H=1.008 g/mol; O=16.00 g/mol

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