Chemistry and Chemical Reactivity (9th Edition)

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Chapter 2 Atoms, Molecules, and Ions - Study Questions - Page 95e: 83

Answer

$C_4H_6O_4$

Work Step by Step

Empirical formula ($C_2H_3O_2$)'s molar mass: $M_u=59.04\ g/mol$ Molar mass: $M=118.1\ gmol$ Number of units $M/M_u=2.0$ So the molecular formula is $C_4H_6O_4$
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