An Oxyhydrocarbon Produced in a Chemical Reaction Was Determined to Have

question 30

Multiple Choice

An oxyhydrocarbon produced in a chemical reaction was determined to have a molecular mass of 120.20 g/mol.Which of the following is a possible empirical formula for this compound?

• A)CH₄O
• B)C₂H₆O
• C)C₃H₈O
• D)C₃H₈O₂
• E)C₄H₁₀O₂

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