Answer to Question #229734 in Organic Chemistry for Clemmzy

Organic Chemistry

Question #229734

If 10.0g of an organic compound is combusted in excess O2(g) to give 20.0g of

Carbon (IV) oxide and 5.0g of water vapour, what is the molecular formula of the

compound? Take molar mass of the compound to be 83.947g/mol

Expert's answer

Molecular formula ="C_2O_8H_4"

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