What is the molecular formula of a compound with the empirical formula CH₂O and molar mass of 60.06g? A)CH₂O B)C₂H₄O₂ C)C₃H₆O₃ D)C₄H₈O₄

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The molecular formula is a multiple of the empirical formula. The molar mass of the empirical formula is 30.03 g/mol. Since the molar mass of the compound is 60.06 g/mol, the molecular formula is a multiple of the empirical formula by 2. Therefore, the molecular formula is C2H4O2.

What Is the Molecular Formula of a Compound with the Empirical