What is the molecular formula for lactic acid


The taste of sour milk is lactic acid. What is the molecular formula for lactic acid if the percent composition is 40.00% of C, 6.71% of H, 53.29% of O and the approximate molar mass is 90 g/mol

a. CH2O

b. CHO2

c. C3H6O3

d. CHO

e. C6HO8

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