A compound has the composition of 26.28% Carbon, 5.15% Hydrogen, 10.22% Nitrogen, and 58.35% Oxygen, by mass. Determine its empirical formula. (A) C3H¬NO5 (B) C3H5NO3 (C) C5H5NO3 (D) C,H¬NO5

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A compound has the composition of 26.28% Carbon, 5.15% Hydrogen, 10.22% Nitrogen, and 58.35% Oxygen, by mass.
Determine its empirical formula.
(A) C3H¬NO5
(B) C3H5NO3
(C) C5H5NO3
(D) C6H¬NO5
Transcribed Image Text:A compound has the composition of 26.28% Carbon, 5.15% Hydrogen, 10.22% Nitrogen, and 58.35% Oxygen, by mass. Determine its empirical formula. (A) C3H¬NO5 (B) C3H5NO3 (C) C5H5NO3 (D) C6H¬NO5
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