When 3.433 grams of a hydrocarbon, C,Hy, were burnec in a combustion analysis apparatus, 10.52 grams of CO2 and 5.025 grams of H2O were produced. In a separate experiment, the molar mass of the compound was found to be 86.18 g/mol. Determine the empirical formula and the molecular formula of the hydrocarbon. Enter the elements in the order presented in the question. empirical formula = molecular formula =

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When 3.433 grams of a hydrocarbon, C,Hy, were burned
in a combustion analysis apparatus, 10.52 grams of CO,
and 5.025 grams of H2O were produced.
In a separate experiment, the molar mass of the
compound was found to be 86.18 g/mol. Determine the
empirical formula and the molecular formula of the
hydrocarbon.
Enter the elements in the order presented in the
question.
empirical formula = |
molecular formula =
Transcribed Image Text:When 3.433 grams of a hydrocarbon, C,Hy, were burned in a combustion analysis apparatus, 10.52 grams of CO, and 5.025 grams of H2O were produced. In a separate experiment, the molar mass of the compound was found to be 86.18 g/mol. Determine the empirical formula and the molecular formula of the hydrocarbon. Enter the elements in the order presented in the question. empirical formula = | molecular formula =
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