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09-07-2009, 06:15 PM
A compound contains only carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. Combustion of 10.68 mg of compound yields 16.01 mg CO2 and 4.37 mg H2O. The molar mass of the compound is 176.1 g/mol.
a) What is the empirical formula of the compound? [Answer: C3H4O3]
b) What is its molecular formula? [Answer: C6H8O6]
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance!
a) What is the empirical formula of the compound? [Answer: C3H4O3]
b) What is its molecular formula? [Answer: C6H8O6]
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance!