Please solve a, b and c with appropriate number of significant figures in the final solution Determine the empirical and molecular formula of the following: a. caffeine, 49.48%C; 5.19%H, 28.85%N and 16.48%O; 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%O; 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 16.48%O; 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%O; Molar mass = 284.

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