An unknown compound was analyzed and found to have the following percent composition: 26.7% C 35.5% O 31.1% N 6.7% H Which of the following compounds might be the correct identity of the unknown compound? Criteria: I can calculate the empirical or molecular formula for a compound given percent composition (and molar mass in the case of molecular formula) with accuracy.

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13. An unknown compound was analyzed and found to have the following percent
composition:
26.7% C
35.5% O
31.1% N
6.7% H
Which of the following compounds might be the correct identity of the unknown
compound? Criteria: I can calculate the empirical or molecular formula for a compound
given percent composition (and molar mass in the case of molecular formula) with
accuracy.
Compound Name
Chemical Formula
Molar Mass
44.06 g/mol
urea
formamide
45.04 g/mol
diazenylmethanolate
59.05 g/mol
CH NẠO
CH,NO
CH,N,O
Transcribed Image Text:13. An unknown compound was analyzed and found to have the following percent composition: 26.7% C 35.5% O 31.1% N 6.7% H Which of the following compounds might be the correct identity of the unknown compound? Criteria: I can calculate the empirical or molecular formula for a compound given percent composition (and molar mass in the case of molecular formula) with accuracy. Compound Name Chemical Formula Molar Mass 44.06 g/mol urea formamide 45.04 g/mol diazenylmethanolate 59.05 g/mol CH NẠO CH,NO CH,N,O
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