Determine the molecular formula of a compound with an empirical formula of NH2 and a formula mass of 32.06 amu. The empirical formula of a hydrocarbon (compound that contains only C and H) is found to be CH. Laboratory procedures have found that the molar mass of the compound is 78 g/mol. What is the molecular formula of this compound?

Determine the molecular formula of a compound with an empirical formula of NH2 and a formula mass of 32.06 amu. The empirical formula of a hydrocarbon (compound that contains only C and H) is found to be CH. Laboratory procedures have found that the molar mass of the compound is 78 g/mol. What is the molecular formula of this compound?

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