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Some of the formulas could be either molecular or empirical formulas; however, some can only be molecular formulas. Which of the formulas must be molecular formulas? C,HsO4 HO C,H,N,O C&H10N,O2 NO2

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Some of the formulas could be either molecular or empirical formulas; however, some can only be molecular formulas.
Which of the formulas must be molecular formulas?
C,HsO4
HO
C,H,N,O
C&H10N,O2
NO2

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