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A liquid hydrocarbon (contains only C and H) is found to have 16.37% H by mass. A 1.158 gram sample has a volume of 385 ml at 71 degrees Celsius and 749 Torr. What is the molecular formula of the hydrocarbon?

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A liquid hydrocarbon (contains only C and H) is found to have 16.37% H by mass. A 1.158 gram sample has a volume of 385 ml at 71 degrees Celsius and 749 Torr. What is the molecular formula ...

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