What Is the Molecular Formula of a Compound with an Empirical

question 102

Multiple Choice

What is the molecular formula of a compound with an empirical formula of C₃H₆O and a molar mass of 174 g/mol?

• A) C₉H₆O
• B) C₆H₁₂O₂
• C) C₉H₁₈O₃
• D) C₁₀H₂₂O₂
• E) none of these

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