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Chapter 1, Problem 21E
a. The characteristic odor of pineapple is due to ethyl butyrate, a compound containing carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen Combustion of 2 78 mg of ethyl butyrate produces 6.32 mg of CO2 and 2.58 mg of H2O. What is the empirical formula of the compound?
b. Nicotine, a component of tobacco, is composed of C, H, and N. A 5.250-mg sample of nicotine was combusted, producing 14.242 mg of CO2 and 4.083 mg of H2O. What is the empirical formula for nicotine? If nicotine has a molar mass of 160 zl: 5 g/mol, what is its molecular formula?
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2.108 Cyclopropane is an interesting hydrocarbon....Ch. 1 - Write a balanced equation for (a) solid...Ch. 1 - Calculate the molar mass of Ca(NO3)2Ch. 1 - Prob. 18ECh. 1 - Imagine you are working on ways to improve the...Ch. 1 - A key step in balancing chemical equations is...Ch. 1 - a. The characteristic odor of pineapple is due to...Ch. 1 - The complete combustion of octane, Cngs, a...Ch. 1 - Prob. 23ECh. 1 - Prob. 24ECh. 1 -
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