Calculating Empirical and Molecular Formulas

EXAMPLE PROBLEM 3: Calculate the molecular formula for an organic compound whose molecular mass is 180. g mol and has an empirical formula of CH2O. Name this compound. Step 1: First, calculate the empirical mass for CH2O. g 12.01 2(1.01) 16.00 30.03 mol Next, simplify the ratio of the molecular mass:empirical mass. molecular mass 180. =6 ................
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