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Question #1c383

Answer 1

`CH_2O`

Explanation:

Carbon weight=12 grams
Hydrogen weight=1 gram
Oxygen weight=16 grams

C to H ratio (mass)=6
Therefore for each carbon, you have two units of hydrogen
(`12/2=6`).

So far it is `CH_2` but also you have oxygen.

C to O ratio is `3/4`
Since for 1 Carbon (12 grams), you need some oxygen:
`C/O=3/4`
where C=12 grams (for one mole)

`O=(12*4)/3`
`O=16` grams

Exactly Oxygen has a weight of 16 grams per mole.

Therefore your formula for this case is;

`CH_2O`

where you have a molecular weight of 30 grams per mole.

Your formula is `CH_2O`