An unknown compound is of composed of carbon, hydrogen and nitrogen. When 24.00 g sample of this compound is burned, 42.82 g of CO2 and 34.90 g N20s are produced. Assume complete combustion and determine the empirical formula and the molecular formula of this compound. The molar mass of the compound is ranges between 350-410 g/mol.

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An unknown compound is of composed of carbon, hydrogen and nitrogen. When 24.00 g sample of this
compound is burned, 42.82 g of CO2 and 34.90 g N20s are produced. Assume complete combustion and
determine the empirical formula and the molecular formula of this compound. The molar mass of the
compound is ranges between 350-410 g/mol.
Transcribed Image Text:QUESTION 2 An unknown compound is of composed of carbon, hydrogen and nitrogen. When 24.00 g sample of this compound is burned, 42.82 g of CO2 and 34.90 g N20s are produced. Assume complete combustion and determine the empirical formula and the molecular formula of this compound. The molar mass of the compound is ranges between 350-410 g/mol.
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