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Chapter 3, Problem 3.23P
PRACTICE 3.23 A compound has an empirical formula of C6H5 as determined from combustion analysis. The mass spectrum for the compound is shown in FIGURE 3.7. What is the molecular formula?
FIGURE 3.7
The mass spectrum of a compound with empirical formula C6H5.
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