A compound has the following percentage mass composition: 71.35% carbon, 12.00% hydrogen, and 16.65% nitrogen. Its molar mass is 252.48 g/mole. Determine its molecular
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- Moles of carbon (C): 71.35% / 12.01 g/mol = 5.94 mol - Moles of hydrogen (H): 12.00% / 1.008 g/mol = 11.90 mol - Moles of nitrogen (N): 16.65% / 14.01 g/mol = 1.19 mol Show more…
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