A Certain Compound Has an Empirical Formula of NH₂O

question 30

Multiple Choice

A certain compound has an empirical formula of NH₂O. Its molar mass is between 55 and 65 g/mol. Its molecular formula is

• A) NH₂O
• B) N₂H₂O₂
• C) N₂H₄O₂
• D) not calculable

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