Acetone RAM and Empirical Formula

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Acetone RAM and Empirical Formula

Question

A compound has an empirical formula C₃H₆O and a relative formula mass of 116.
a. Determine its molecular formula (H = 1.0, C = 12.0, O = 16.0)
b. Calculate the percentage composition of carbon by mass in the compound.

Answer

FORM 3 Chemistry

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