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    Sep 6, 2013, 07:46 AM
    How to calculate molecular formula
    An organic compound contains 59.5% of carbon,9%of hydrogen and the rest is oxygen. 0.44g of the compound has a volume of 112 ml.Calculate the molecular formula of the compound.
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    Sep 6, 2013, 07:50 AM
    If we just give you the answer, how will you be able to do a similar question? Ask again? Think about molecular weights of the materials and their percentages.
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