Furnace H20 absorber CO, absorber Sample A 9.438 gram sample of an organic compound containing C, H and O is analyzed by combustion analysis and 16.82 grams of CO2 and 6.887 grams of H20 are produced. In a separate experiment, the molar mass is found to be 74.08 g/mol. Determine the empirical formula and the molecular formula of the organic compound. Enter the elements in the order C, H, O empirical formula = molecular formula =

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A 9.438 gram sample of an organic compound containing C, H and O is analyzed by combustion analysis and 16.82 grams of CO, and 6.887 grams of
H20 are produced.
In a separate experiment, the molar mass is found to be 74.08 g/mol. Determine the empirical formula and the molecular formula of the organic
compound.
Enter the elements in the order C, H, O
empirical formula =
molecular formula =
Transcribed Image Text:Furnace H,0 absorber CO, absorber Sample A 9.438 gram sample of an organic compound containing C, H and O is analyzed by combustion analysis and 16.82 grams of CO, and 6.887 grams of H20 are produced. In a separate experiment, the molar mass is found to be 74.08 g/mol. Determine the empirical formula and the molecular formula of the organic compound. Enter the elements in the order C, H, O empirical formula = molecular formula =
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