Analysis of a Carbohydrate Showed That It Consisted of 40

question 48

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)C ₄H ₈O ₆
• B)C ₅H ₁₀O ₅
• C)C ₅H ₁₂O ₅
• D)C ₆H ₁₂O ₄
• E)None of these choices are correct.

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