Determine the empirical and molecular formula of the following: a. caffeine, 49.48%C: 5.19%H, 28.85%N and 16.48960; Molar mass- 194.2. b. octene, 85.7%C and 14.3%H, Molar mass-112. c, an oxide of phosphorous, 43.7%P and 56.3%0; Molar mass- 284.

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Determine the empirical and molecular formula of the following:
a. caffeine, 49.48%C: 5.19%H, 28.85%N and 16.48960; Molar mass- 194.2.
b. octene, 85.7%C and 14.3%H, Molar mass-112.
c, an oxide of phosphorous, 43.7%P and 56.3%0; Molar mass- 284.
Transcribed Image Text:Determine the empirical and molecular formula of the following: a. caffeine, 49.48%C: 5.19%H, 28.85%N and 16.48960; Molar mass- 194.2. b. octene, 85.7%C and 14.3%H, Molar mass-112. c, an oxide of phosphorous, 43.7%P and 56.3%0; Molar mass- 284.
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