Analysis of a Carbohydrate Showed That It Consisted of 40

question 9

Multiple Choice

Analysis of a carbohydrate showed that it consisted of 40.0 % C, 6.71 % H and 53.3 % O by mass. Its molecular mass was found to be between 140 and 160 amu. What is the molecular formula of this compound?

• A) C₄H₈O₆
• B) C₅H₁₀O₅
• C) C₅H₁₂O₅
• D) C₆H₁₂O₄
• E) None of these choices is correct.

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