Hydrogenated fats are produced by passing hydrogen gas over long saturated carbon chains. A biochemist starts with 211.4 grams of pure carbon. After hydrogenation, the sample weighs 249.4 grams. The molecular mass of the product is roughly 100 AMU. Determine the empirical and molecular formulas.

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Hydrogenated fats are produced by passing hydrogen gas over long saturated carbon chains.  A biochemist starts with 211.4 grams of pure carbon.  After hydrogenation, the sample weighs 249.4 grams.  The molecular mass of the product is roughly 100 AMU.  Determine the empirical and molecular formulas.

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