Which of the following characteristics can't be determined by Molecular formula?

The molecular mass of the compound

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The molecular structure of the compound

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The composition of a molecule of the compound

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The elements present in the compound

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Solution

The correct option is B
The molecular structure of the compound

The elements present in the compound, composition of the elements and the molecular mass can be determined by the molecular formula of the compound. But the molecular structure cannot be determined by just knowing the molecular formula.

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