Write the molecular formula for a compound with the possible elements C, H, N and O that exhibits a molecular ion at M* = 72.0582. Exact Masses of the Most Abundant Isotope of Selected Elements

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Write the molecular formula for a compound with the possible elements C, H, N and O that exhibits a
molecular ion at M* = 72.0582.
Exact Masses of the Most Abundant Isotope of
Selected Elements
Isotope Natural abundance (%) Exact mass
'H
99.985
1.008
12C
98.90
12.000
14N
99.63
14.003
160
99.76
15.995
Molecular formula C2HN20 (In the order CHNO, with no subscripts)
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Transcribed Image Text:Use the References to access important values if needed for this question. Write the molecular formula for a compound with the possible elements C, H, N and O that exhibits a molecular ion at M* = 72.0582. Exact Masses of the Most Abundant Isotope of Selected Elements Isotope Natural abundance (%) Exact mass 'H 99.985 1.008 12C 98.90 12.000 14N 99.63 14.003 160 99.76 15.995 Molecular formula C2HN20 (In the order CHNO, with no subscripts) Submit Answer Retry Entire Group 9 more group attempts remaining
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