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Compound X, isolated from lanolin (sheep's wool fat), has the pungent aroma of dirty sweatsocks. A...

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Compound X, isolated from lanolin (sheep's wool fat), has thepungent aroma of dirty sweatsocks. A careful analysis showed thatcompound X contains 62% carbon and 10.4% hydrogen. No nitrogen orhalogen was found.

a. Compute an empirical formula for compound X.

Express your answer as a condensed structural formula.

b. A molecular weight determination showed that compound X has amolecular weight of approximately 117. Find the molecular formulaof compound X.

Express your answer as a condensed structural formula.

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Given of C 62 of H 104 In this compound remaining element is oxygen of O 100 62 104 276 Lets assume the total mass 100 g So Mass of C 62 g Mass of H 104    See Answer
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