When 4.970 grams of a hydrocarbon, C,Hy, were burned in a combustion analysis apparatus, 15.23 grams of CO2 and 7.274 grams of H20 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. empirlcal formula = molecular formula =

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When 4.970 grams of a hydrocarbon, C,H, were burned in a combustion analysis apparatus, 15.23 grams of CO, and 7.274 grams of H,0 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.
empirtcal formula =
molecular formula =
Transcribed Image Text:Furnace H20 absorber CO2 absorber Sample When 4.970 grams of a hydrocarbon, C,H, were burned in a combustion analysis apparatus, 15.23 grams of CO, and 7.274 grams of H,0 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. empirtcal formula = molecular formula =
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