What is the molecular formula of a compound with the empirical formula CH₂O and molar mass of 180.18g? A)CH₂O B)C₂H₄O₂ C)C₄H₈O₄ D)C₆H₁₂O₆

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The empirical formula mass of CH₂O is 30.03 g/mol. Dividing the molar mass of the compound (180.18 g/mol) by the empirical formula mass (30.03 g/mol) gives 6, indicating the molecular formula is C₆H₁₂O₆.

What Is the Molecular Formula of a Compound with the Empirical