When a sample of acetic acid (vinegar) is burned, it can be determined that it has a mass percentage of 39.9% carbon, 6.72% hydrogen, 53.4% oxygen. (Atomic masses: C = 12.01, H = 1.01, O = 16.00) What is the empirical formula? The molecular weight of acetaldehyde is 60.0 amu. What is its molecular formula?

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When a sample of acetic acid (vinegar) is burned, it can be determined that it has a
mass percentage of 39.9% carbon, 6.72% hydrogen, 53.4% oxygen. (Atomic masses:
C = 12.01, H = 1.01, O = 16.00)


What is the empirical formula?

The molecular weight of acetaldehyde is 60.0 amu. What is its molecular formula?

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