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Terephthalic Acid, Used in the Production of Polyester Fibers and Films

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Terephthalic acid, used in the production of polyester fibers and films, is composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. When 0.6943 g of terephthalic acid was subjected to combustion analysis it produced 1.471 g CO2 and 0.226 g H2O. If its molar mass is between 158 and 167 g/mol, what is its molecular formula?


A) C 4H 6O 7
B) C 6H 8O 5
C) C 7H 12O 4
D) C 4H 3O 2
E) C 8H 6O 4

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