A 4.503 gram sample of an organic compound containing C, H and O is analyzed by combustion analysis and 11.36 grams of CO2 and 1.993 grams of H2O are produced. In a separate experiment, the molar mass is found to be 122.1 g/mol. Determine the empirical formula and the molecular formula of the organic compound. empirical form= molecular form =

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A 4.503 gram sample of an organic compound containing C, H and O is analyzed by combustion analysis and 11.36 grams of CO2 and 1.993 grams of H2O are produced.

In a separate experiment, the molar mass is found to be 122.1 g/mol. Determine the empirical formula and the molecular formula of the organic compound.

empirical form=
molecular form = 

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