Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Formulae

Formulae — practice question

By mass, a compound is made up of $40.0\%$ carbon, $6.7\%$ hydrogen and $53.3\%$ oxygen. Its relative molecular mass falls between 55 and 65. What is the molecular formula of this compound?

  • A$\text{CH}_2\text{O}$
  • B$\text{C}_2\text{H}_4\text{O}$
  • C$\text{C}_2\text{H}_4\text{O}_2$
  • D$\text{C}_2\text{H}_6\text{O}_2$

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