The percent composition by mass of a compound is 76.0% C, 12.8% H, and 11.2% O. The molar mass of this compound is 284.5 g/mol. What is the molecular formula of the compound A) C₁₀H₆O B) C₉H₁₈O C) C₁₆H₂₈O₄ D) C₂₀H₁₂O₂ E) C₁₈H₃₆O₂

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The Answer of The percent composition by mass of a compound is 76.0% C, 12.8% H, and 11.2% O. The molar mass of this compound is 284.5 g/mol. What is the molecular formula of the compound A) C₁₀H₆O B) C₉H₁₈O C) C₁₆H₂₈O₄ D) C₂₀H₁₂O₂ E) C₁₈H₃₆O₂

The Percent Composition by Mass of a Compound Is 76