A 3.1g sample of an unknown organic gas molecule composed of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen undergoes complete combustion to produce 4.4g CO2 and 2.7 H2O. Calculate the empirical and molecular formulas of the gas molecule of the molar mass is 62g/mol.

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Question #182834

A 3.1g sample of an unknown organic gas molecule composed of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen undergoes complete combustion to produce 4.4g CO₂ and 2.7 H₂O. Calculate the empirical and molecular formulas of the gas molecule of the molar mass is 62g/mol.

Expert's answer

Emperical formula = $C_2H_5O$

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