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1. 1.

   A compound has an empirical formula of $\text{C}_2\text{H}_5$ and a molar mass of $58.14\text{ g/mol}$. What is the molecular formula of this compound? (Atomic masses: $\text{C} = 12.01\text{ g/mol}$, $\text{H} = 1.01\text{ g/mol}$)

   • A) $\text{C}_2\text{H}_5$
   • B) $\text{C}_3\text{H}_8$
   • C) $\text{C}_4\text{H}_8$
   • D) $\text{C}_4\text{H}_{10}$