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Molecular formulas represent only the number and identity of atoms in a compound (see page 6 for examples). What is the molecular formula for this compound: H$_3$C---CH---CH$_3$ OH C$_4$H$_6$ C$_2$H$_6$O$_2$ none are correct C$_3$H$_8$O

          Molecular formulas represent only the number and identity of atoms in a compound
(see page 6 for examples).
What is the molecular formula for this compound:
H$_3$C---CH---CH$_3$
OH
C$_4$H$_6$
C$_2$H$_6$O$_2$
none are correct
C$_3$H$_8$O

Molecular formulas represent only the number and identity of atoms in a compound
(see page 6 for examples).
What is the molecular formula for this compound:
H3C—CH—CH3
OH
C4H6
C2H6O2
none are correct
C3H8O

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Molecular formulas represent only the number and identity of atoms in a compound (see page 6 for examples). What is the molecular formula for this compound: H3C-CH-CH3 OH OC4H6 CH6O2 none are correct OCH2O