Dioxybenzone is a compound found in sunscreen,and only contains carbon,oxygen,and hydrogen.Analysis of the compound found that it contains 4.92% hydrogen and 26.18% oxygen.The molar mass of the compound is 244.25 g/mol.What is the molecular formula? A) C₁₂H₁₀O₃ B) C₁₀H₈O₄ C) C₈H₁₁O₅ D) C₁₄H₁₂O₄ E) C₁₆H₁₀O₆

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To find the molecular formula, first determine the empirical formula using the given percentages. The molar mass of dioxybenzone is 244.25 g/mol. The empirical formula mass of C14H12O4 is approximately 244.25 g/mol, matching the given molar mass.

Dioxybenzone Is a Compound Found in Sunscreen,and Only Contains Carbon,oxygen,and