Vitamin C has a empirical formula of C3H4O3 and a molecular mass of 176 amu, what is its molecular formula?

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Dr. Hayek
Nov 28, 2015

C_6H_8O_6

Explanation:

Them molecular formula is found by: ("Empirical formula")_n

where, n=(MM)/(e.f.m.) and e.f.m. is the empirical formula mass.

n=(176)/(88)=2

Therefore, the molecular formula is C_6H_8O_6

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