An organic compound that has the empirical formula CHO has a molecular mass of 174 amu.Its molecular formula is A)C₇H₇O₇. B)C₄H₄O₄. C)C₂H₂O₂. D)C₆H₆O₆. E)C₁₀H₁₀O₁₀.

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The empirical formula CHO has a molar mass of 29 amu (C=12, H=1, O=16). Dividing the molecular mass (174 amu) by the empirical formula mass (29 amu) gives approximately 6, indicating the molecular formula is C6H6O6.

An Organic Compound That Has the Empirical Formula CHO Has