Combustion of 30.42 g of a compound containing onlycarbon, hydrogen, and oxygen produces 35.21 g CO,and 14.42 g H20. What is the empirical formula of thecompound?a) C,HO,c) CH;O3b) C2H,O3d) CHO12

To determine the empirical formula, first determine the mass percentage in the compound. Also note…

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Combustion of 30.42 g of a compound containing only carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen produces 35.21 g CO, and 14.42 g H20. What is the empirical formula of the compound? a) C,HO, c) CH;O3 b) C2H,O3 d) CHO12