The characteristic odor of decaying flesh is due to the presence of various compounds. One such compound was analyzed and found to contain 62.04% carbon, 10.41% hydrogen, and 27.55% oxygen by mass. If the molar mass of the compound is known to be approximately 116.16 g/mol, what is its molecular formula? (Enter the elements in the order: C, H, O.)

The characteristic odor of decaying flesh is due to the presence of various compounds. One such compound was analyzed and found to contain 62.04% carbon, 10.41% hydrogen, and 27.55% oxygen by mass. If the molar mass of the compound is known to be approximately 116.16 g/mol, what is its molecular formula? (Enter the elements in the order: C, H, O.)

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contain 62.04% carbon, 10.41% hydrogen, and 27.55% oxygen by mass. If the molar mass of the compound is known to be
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