Combustion of an unknown compound containing only carbon and hydrogen produces 12.3 g of CO2 and 3.8 g of H20. What is the empirical formula of the compound? A) C2H3 B) C3H2 C) C10H3 D) C4H3

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Combustion of an unknown compound containing only carbon and hydrogen
produces 12.3 g of CO2 and 3.8 g of H20. What is the empirical formula of the
compound?
A) C2H3
B) C3H2
C) C10H3
D) C4H3
Transcribed Image Text:Combustion of an unknown compound containing only carbon and hydrogen produces 12.3 g of CO2 and 3.8 g of H20. What is the empirical formula of the compound? A) C2H3 B) C3H2 C) C10H3 D) C4H3
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