Combustion Analysis of an Unknown Hydrocarbon Produced the Following Results

question 167

Multiple Choice

Combustion analysis of an unknown hydrocarbon produced the following results: C 60.00%, H 4.48%, O 35.52%. Determine the empirical formula.

• A) C₉H₉O₅
• B) C₉H₈O₃
• C) C₈H₉O₄
• D) C₉H₈O₄
• E) C₈H₈O₄

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