One form of asbestos called chrysotile is considered to be a human carcinogen. Mass analysis reveals that it has the empirical formula Mg₃Si₂H₄O₉. If the molar mass is 831 g/mol, which molecular formula is correct? A)MgSiO₄(OH)₂ B)Mg₂Si₄O₈(OH)₄ C)Mg₃Si₂O₅(OH)₄ D)Mg₆Si₄O₁₀(OH)₈ E)Mg₉Si₆O₁₅(OH)₁₂

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The Answer of One form of asbestos called chrysotile is considered to be a human carcinogen. Mass analysis reveals that it has the empirical formula Mg₃Si₂H₄O₉. If the molar mass is 831 g/mol, which molecular formula is correct? A)MgSiO₄(OH)₂ B)Mg₂Si₄O₈(OH)₄ C)Mg₃Si₂O₅(OH)₄ D)Mg₆Si₄O₁₀(OH)₈ E)Mg₉Si₆O₁₅(OH)₁₂

One Form of Asbestos Called Chrysotile Is Considered to Be