A 8.861 gram sample of an organic compound containing C, H and O is analyzed by combustion analysis and 19.09 grams of CO2 and 7.817 grams of H2O are produced.In a separate experiment, the molar mass is found to be 102.1 g/mol. Determine the empirical formula and the molecular formula of the organic compound.

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8.861 gram sample of an organic compound containing C, H and O is analyzed by combustion analysis and 19.09 grams of CO2 and 7.817 grams of H2O are produced.

In a separate experiment, the molar mass is found to be 102.1 g/mol. Determine the empirical formula and the molecular formula of the organic compound.

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