Question

A compound contains 55.35% of C, 9.07% of H, 36.58% of O. find the molecular formula.
Relative Molecular mass of the compound=88.​

Answer 1

Stefan V. The mass percent of a molecule shows the amount each element contributes to the total molecular mass. So, acetamide is 40.7% Carbon, 23.7% Nitrogen, 27.1% Oxygen, and 8.5% Hydrogen