Problem: What is the molecular formula of each of the following compounds?empirical formula CH2, molar mass = 28.0 g/mol

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To determine the molecular formula, we need to divide the molar mass by the empirical mass. 


The empirical mass is:

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What is the molecular formula of each of the following compounds?

empirical formula CH2, molar mass = 28.0 g/mol

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