The empirical formula of styrene is CH; its molar mass is 104.1 g/mol.What is the molecular formula of styrene? A)C₆H₆ B)C₂H₄ C)C₈H₈ D)C₁₀H₁₂ E)none of these

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The empirical formula mass of CH is 13.01 g/mol. Dividing the molar mass of styrene (104.1 g/mol) by the empirical formula mass (13.01 g/mol) gives approximately 8, indicating the molecular formula is C₈H₈.

The Empirical Formula of Styrene Is CH; Its Molar Mass