3. A sample of caffeine contains 49.48 g C, 5.19 g H, 16.48 g O, and 28.85 g N by mass. Determine the empirical formula of caffeine. Show your work.

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3. A sample of caffeine contains 49.48 g C, 5.19 g H, 16.48 g O, and 28.85 g N by
mass. Determine the empirical formula of caffeine. Show your work.
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