Write the molecular formula and calculate the molar mass for each of the molecules shown here. Which

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Write the molecular formula and calculate the molar mass for each of the molecules shown here. Which has the largest mass percent of carbon? Of oxygen?

(a) Ethylene glycol (used in antifreeze)

IT H-O-C-C-O-H   Ethylene glycol

(b) Dihydroxyacetone (used in artificial tanning lotions) 

I H0ccC0H Dihydroxyacetone 1

(c) Ascorbic acid, commonly known as vitamin C HHH | 0 HO-C-C-C HOHC Ascorbic acid, vitamin C  C  0

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Chemistry And Chemical Reactivity

ISBN: 9780357001172

10th Edition

Authors: John C. Kotz, Paul M. Treichel, John Townsend, David Treichel

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