What is the molar mass of a nonelectrolyte if 6.02g dissolved in 30.0g of benzene freezes at -1.55C? the freezing point of pure benzene is 5.50C and the freezing point depression constant is Kfp=-C/m. The nonelectrolyte is late found to have the following: 49.31% C, 6.90%H, and 43.79%O. Determine the empirical formula and molecular formula for the unknown compound.

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What is the molar mass of a nonelectrolyte if 6.02g dissolved in 30.0g of benzene freezes at -1.55C? the freezing point of pure benzene is 5.50C and the freezing point depression constant is Kfp=-C/m. The nonelectrolyte is late found to have the following: 49.31% C, 6.90%H, and 43.79%O. Determine the empirical formula and molecular formula for the unknown compound. 

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