1. An organic compound with a molar mass of 183.18 g/mol has the following mass percents ol each elemem, 39.34 % C 8.254% H 52.41% O a. Determ ine the empirical fomula for this compound b. Determine the molecular formula for this compound c. Write a balanced chemical equation for the com bustion of this compound.

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1. An organic compound with a molar mass of 183.18 g/mol has the following mass percents ol each elemem,
39.34 % C
8.254% H
52.41% O
a. Determ ine the empirical fomula for this compound
b. Determine the molecular formula for this compound
c. Write a balanced chemical equation for the com bustion of this compound.
Transcribed Image Text:1. An organic compound with a molar mass of 183.18 g/mol has the following mass percents ol each elemem, 39.34 % C 8.254% H 52.41% O a. Determ ine the empirical fomula for this compound b. Determine the molecular formula for this compound c. Write a balanced chemical equation for the com bustion of this compound.
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