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Chemistry Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry Percentage Composition & Molecular Formula Single Correct MCQ

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Published on: August 13, 2026

A compound (80 g) on analysis gave C = 24 g, H = 4 g, O = 32 g. Its empirical formula is

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So, Molecular formula

So, Empirical formula

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