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63.15% C x 1/12.01 =5.258 5.258/1.972 = 2.666 x 3
5.30% H x 1/1.01 =5.248 5.248/1.972 = 2.661 x3
31.55% O x 1/16.00 =1.972 1.972/1.972 = 1
= C3OH3
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To determine the empirical formula of mandelic acid, you first need to know the elemental composition (C, H, O) present in the compound. Then, convert the mass percentage of each element to moles. Next, divide the moles of each element by the smallest number of moles calculated. Finally, multiply the resulting ratios by a whole number to get the simplest whole-number ratio, which represents the empirical formula.
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