A compound composed of Nitrogen, Carbon, and Hydrogen has the following composition by mass: 60.0 % C, 12.0 % H. Determine the empirical formula of this compound.   ii. If this compound has a molar mass of 300 g/mol, what is its molecular formula?

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A compound composed of Nitrogen, Carbon, and Hydrogen has the following composition by mass: 60.0 % C,

12.0 % H. Determine the empirical formula of this compound.

 

ii. If this compound has a molar mass of 300 g/mol, what is its molecular formula?         

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