Adenine, a nitrogen-containing compound found in DNA and RNA, is $44.5 \%$ C, $3.70 \%$ H, and $51.8 \%$ N. If adenine has an experimental molar mass of $135 \mathrm{~g}$, what is its molecular formula?
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Given percentages: - Carbon: 44.5% - Hydrogen: 3.70% - Nitrogen: 51.8% Calculate the moles of each element: Moles of Carbon = 44.5 g / 12 g/mol = 3.708 mol Moles of Hydrogen = 3.70 g / 1 g/mol = 3.70 mol Moles of Nitrogen = 51.8 g / 14 g/mol = 3.700 mol Show more…
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