The koala dines exclusively on eucalyptus leaves. Its digestive system detoxifies the eucalyptus oil, a poison to other animals. The chief constituent in eucalyptus oil is a substance called eucalyptol, which contains 77.87% C, 11.76% H, and the remainder O. A mass spectrum of e ucalyptol shows a peak at about 154 amu. What is the molecular formula of the substance?

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The koala dines exclusively on eucalyptus leaves. Its digestive system detoxifies the eucalyptus oil, a poison to other animals. The chief constituent in eucalyptus oil is a substance called eucalyptol, which contains 77.87% C, 11.76% H, and the remainder O. A mass spectrum of e ucalyptol shows a peak at about 154 amu. What is the molecular formula of the substance?

 

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