A Compound Contains 40

question 77

Multiple Choice

A compound contains 40.0% C, 6.71% H, and 53.29% O by mass. The molecular weight of the compound is 60.05 amu. The molecular formula of this compound is _ _.

• A) C₂H₃O₄
• B) CHO₂
• C) C₂H₄O₂
• D) C₂H₂O₄
• E) CH₂O

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