A mixture weighing 9.25 mg contained only cyclohexane, C6H12 (FM 84.159), and oxirane, C2H4O (FM 44.053). When the mixture was analyzed by combustion analysis, 20.87 mg of CO2 (FM 44.010) were produced. Find the weight percent of oxirane in the mixture.

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A mixture weighing 9.25 mg contained only cyclohexane, C6H12 (FM 84.159), and oxirane, C2H4O (FM 44.053). When the mixture was analyzed by combustion analysis, 20.87 mg of CO2 (FM 44.010) were produced. Find the weight percent of oxirane in the mixture. 

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