Propenoic acid, C3H4O2C3H4O2, is a reactive organic liquid that is used in the manufacturing of plastics, coatings, and adhesives. An unlabeled container is thought to contain this liquid. A 0.379-gg sample is combusted to produce 0.237 gg of water and 0.339 gg of carbon dioxide. Calculate the experimental mass %% of CC and HH in the unknown liquid used in the experiment.

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Propenoic acid, C3H4O2C3H4O2, is a reactive organic liquid that is used in the manufacturing of plastics, coatings, and adhesives. An unlabeled container is thought to contain this liquid. A 0.379-gg sample is combusted to produce 0.237 gg of water and 0.339 gg of carbon dioxide.

Calculate the experimental mass %% of CC and HH in the unknown liquid used in the experiment.

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