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Interpretation:
The molecular formula, molecular mass and mass percent of each element in succinic acid are to be determined.
Concept introduction:
The molecular formula of a compound is a representation which suggests the total number of atoms of each element the compound is made of.
The molecular mass of a compound is defined as the sum of the atomic masses of atoms of all the elements present in it.
The general formula to calculate the molecular mass of a compound is,
The mass percent of an element in a compound is defined as the total concentration of the element in the compound.
The general formula to calculate the mass percent of an element in a compound is,

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