what is the molecular formula of acetone and what is the molar mass?
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Acetone is a common organic solvent, and its IUPAC name is propanone. Show more…
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What is the mass (in g) of 1.935 mol of acetone, CH3COCH3? The molar mass of acetone is 58.08 g*mol-1.
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