TNT Consists of Carbon, Nitrogen, Oxygen, and Hydrogen

question 17

Multiple Choice

TNT consists of carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, and hydrogen. It is 37.02% carbon by mass, 18.49% nitrogen by mass, and 42.27% oxygen by mass. The molar mass of TNT is between 210 g/mol and 245 g/mol. What is the molecular formula for TNT?

• A) C₄H₇N₆O₆
• B) C₆H₄N₃O₆
• C) C₇H₅N₃O₆
• D) C₈H₁₂N₃O₄
• E) none of these

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