The formula and molecular mass of ethanol is:

C_{3} H_{6} O = 34 g m o l^{- 1}

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C_{2} H_{6} O_{2} = 62 g m o l^{- 1}

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C_{2} H_{5} O = 45 g m o l^{- 1}

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C_{2} H_{6} O = 46 g m o l^{- 1}

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Solution

The correct option is D $C_{2} H_{6} O = 46 g m o l^{- 1}$
Molecular formula of ethanol is $C_{2} H_{5} O H$ .

Molar mass of $= C_{2} H_{6} O = 2 \times 12 + (6 \times 1) + 16 = 46 g m o l^{- 1}$

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