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Published on: August 14, 2026
A yellow dye has a percent composition of 
, 
and 
H mass with a molar mass of about 240 g/mol. Determine the molecular formula of the dye.
A
B
C
D
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
No. of moles
For, 
and 
Simplest ratio for, 
and for 
So, the empirical formula 
Empirical formula mass 
So, 
Thus, the molecular formula of the given dye will be
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