A white powder thought to be morphine (C₁,H₁NO,) was found next to an unconscious person. Analysis of the powder produced the following result: 71.56% C, 6.71% H, 4.91% N. Show whether this analysis is consistent with morphine and what conclusion can be drawn from this piece of evidence. (M./gmol C-12.011; H 1.0079; 015.999; N=14.007]

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3. A white powder thought to be morphine (C₁,H₁NO,) was found next to an unconscious person. Analysis of the powder produced the following result: 71.56% C, 6.71% H, 4.91% N. Show whether this analysis is consistent with morphine and what conclusion can be drawn from this piece of evidence. (M./gmol C-12.011; H 1.0079; 015.999; N=14.007]
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