Which one of the following compounds contains the smallest percent oxygen by mass? A)CO₂ B)N₂O₄ C)P₁₀O₅ D)C₉H₂₀O

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The percent oxygen by mass in a compound can be calculated by dividing the mass of oxygen in the compound by the total mass of the compound, then multiplying by 100. For compound D (CS₂O), the mass of oxygen is significantly lower relative to the total mass of the compound compared to the other options, which contain more oxygen atoms or heavier elements that do not contribute to the oxygen percentage as significantly.

Which One of the Following Compounds Contains the Smallest Percent