Question 2 Compound A, containing only carbon, hydrogen and oxygen, is found to be 48.6% C, 8.16% H and 43.2% O by mass. The molar mass of A is 74.08 g mol-¹. a) Determine the molecular formula of A.

Question 2 Compound A, containing only carbon, hydrogen and oxygen, is found to be 48.6% C, 8.16% H and 43.2% O by mass. The molar mass of A is 74.08 g mol-¹. a) Determine the molecular formula of A.

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