Psoralen, a compound found in giant hogweed, contains only C, H, and O. Combustion of 1.000 g of psoralen produces 2.600 g of CO, and 0.2903 g of H,O. Determine the molar mass of the compound if it is between 175.0 and 250.0 g/mol. Provide an answer to four significant figures.

Psoralen, a compound found in giant hogweed, contains only C, H, and O. Combustion of 1.000 g of psoralen produces 2.600 g of CO, and 0.2903 g of H,O. Determine the molar mass of the compound if it is between 175.0 and 250.0 g/mol. Provide an answer to four significant figures.

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