When 0.1595 grams of an organic compund containing carbon, hydrogen and oxygen undergoes combustion, 0.449 grams CO2 and 0.184grams of H2O form. Determine the molecular formula of the compound if the molar mass is 156.30 gram/mole.

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When 0.1595 grams of an organic compund containing carbon, hydrogen and oxygen undergoes combustion, 0.449 grams CO2 and 0.184grams of H2O form. Determine the molecular formula of the compound if the molar mass is 156.30 gram/mole.

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