11.The Nicotine molecule has been found to have a molar mass of 162.1 g/mol and a composition of 74.0% C and 8.70% H and 17.3% N. What is its true formula? A) C5H7N B) C6H8N2 C) C2H5N D) C10H14N2 E) None of the above.

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11.The Nicotine molecule has been found to have a molar mass of 162.1 g/mol and a composition of 74.0% C and 8.70% H and 17.3% N. What is its true formula?

A) C5H7N

B) C6H8N2

C) C2H5N

D) C10H14N2

E) None of the above.

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