The percent composition by mass of a compound is 68.8% C, 4.92% H, and 26.2% O The molar mass of this compound is 244.0 g/mol. What is the molecular formula of the compound? C6H12O6 C5H12010 C14H1204 CH6O2

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**Molecular Formula Determination**

**Problem Statement:**
The percent composition by mass of a compound is 68.8% Carbon (C), 4.92% Hydrogen (H), and 26.2% Oxygen (O). The molar mass of this compound is 244.0 g/mol. 

**Question:**
What is the molecular formula of the compound?

**Answer Choices:**
- A. \( \text{C}_6\text{H}_12\text{O}_6 \)
- B. \( \text{C}_5\text{H}_12\text{O}_{10} \)
- C. \( \text{C}_{14}\text{H}_{12}\text{O}_4 \)
- D. \( \text{C}_7\text{H}_6\text{O}_2 \)
Transcribed Image Text:**Molecular Formula Determination** **Problem Statement:** The percent composition by mass of a compound is 68.8% Carbon (C), 4.92% Hydrogen (H), and 26.2% Oxygen (O). The molar mass of this compound is 244.0 g/mol. **Question:** What is the molecular formula of the compound? **Answer Choices:** - A. \( \text{C}_6\text{H}_12\text{O}_6 \) - B. \( \text{C}_5\text{H}_12\text{O}_{10} \) - C. \( \text{C}_{14}\text{H}_{12}\text{O}_4 \) - D. \( \text{C}_7\text{H}_6\text{O}_2 \)
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