Answer to Question #240438 in General Chemistry for ASH

Question

An unknown compound contains only C

C , H

H , and O

O . Combustion of 2.50 g

2.50 g of this compound produced 6.10 g

6.10 g 

CO2 and 2.50 g

2.50 g H

2

O

H2O . What is the empirical formula of the unknown compound? Insert subscripts as needed.

Answer 1

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