A compound was analyzed and found to contain 52.17% C, 13.13% H and 34.78% O. What is the empirical formula for the compound? O CH3O O C₂H4O O C4H1202 O C₂H₂O

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A compound was analyzed and found to contain 52.17% C, 13.13% H and 34.78% O. What is the
empirical formula for the compound?
CH3O
O C₂H4O
O C4H1202
O C₂H₂O
Transcribed Image Text:A compound was analyzed and found to contain 52.17% C, 13.13% H and 34.78% O. What is the empirical formula for the compound? CH3O O C₂H4O O C4H1202 O C₂H₂O
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