57. Calculate the molecular formula of a compound with the empirical formula CH2O and whose molar mass is 150 g/mol. (SHOW WORK)

Question

57. Calculate the molecular formula of a compound with the empirical formula CH2O and whose molar mass is 150 g/mol. (SHOW WORK)

Answer 1

If the formula were really CH₂O it would have a molar mass of 30. 150/30 = 5, so multiply the atoms by 5 to get C₅H₁₀O₅.