The molar mass of butyric acid (C4H8O2) can be calculated by summing the molar masses of its constituent elements.
Molar mass of carbon (C) = 12.01 g/mol
Molar mass of hydrogen (H) = 1.01 g/mol
Molar mass of oxygen (O) = 16.00 g/mol
To find the molar mass of butyric acid:
Molar mass of C4H8O2 = (4 * molar mass of C) + (8 * molar mass of H) + (2 * molar mass of O)
= (4 * 12.01 g/mol) + (8 * 1.01 g/mol) + (2 * 16.00 g/mol)
= 88.11 g/mol
Therefore, the molar mass of butyric acid is 88.11 g/mol.
What is the molar mass of butyric acid?
Express your answer to two decimal places and include the appropriate units.
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