Nicotine has the mass percent composition: C, 74.03%; H, 8.70%; N, 17.27%. The molar mass of nicotine is 162.23g/mol. Find the molecular formula of nicotine.

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Nicotine has the mass percent composition: C, 74.03%; H, 8.70%; N, 17.27%. The molar mass of nicotine is 162.23g/mol. Find the molecular formula of nicotine.

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