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5A. Sorbitol, used as a sweetener in some sugar-free foods, has a molecular mass of 182 u and a mass percent composition of 39.56% C, 7.74% H, and 52.70% O. What are the empirical and molecular formulas of sorbitol? ? (MC=12.011g/mol, MH= 1.008 g/mol and MO= 15.999 g/mol)

Transcribed Image Text:5A. Sorbitol, used as a sweetener in some sugar-free foods,
has a molecular mass of 182 u and a mass percent
composition of 39.56% C, 7.74% H, and 52.70% O. What are
the empirical and molecular formulas of sorbitol? ?
(Mc=12.011g/mol, Mµ= 1.008 g/mol and Mo= 15.999 g/mol)
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