14).  part A: The freezing point of a solution prepared by dissolving 147.3 mg of caffeine in 10.0 g of camphor is lower than that of pure camphor (Kf= 39.7°C/m) by 3.01°C. What is the molar mass of caffeine?   part B: Elemental analysis of caffeine yields the following results: 49.49% C, 5.15% H, 28.87% N, and the remainder O. What is the molecular formula of caffeine? List the elements in the order given by the elemental analysis.

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part A: The freezing point of a solution prepared by dissolving 147.3 mg of caffeine in 10.0 g of camphor is lower than that of pure camphor (Kf= 39.7°C/m) by 3.01°C. What is the molar mass of caffeine?

 

part B: Elemental analysis of caffeine yields the following results: 49.49% C, 5.15% H, 28.87% N, and the remainder O. What is the molecular formula of caffeine? List the elements in the order given by the elemental analysis.

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