An Organic Compound Has an Empirical Formula of C₂H₃O and Had

question 33

Multiple Choice

An organic compound has an empirical formula of C₂H₃O and had an approximate molecular weight of 86. What is its molecular formula?

• A) C₂H₃O
• B) C₄H₆O₂
• C) C₆H₈O₃
• D) C₈H₁₂O₄
• E) C₁₀H₁₄O₅

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