Combustion Analysis of an Unknown Hydrocarbon Produced the Following Results

question 27

Multiple Choice

Combustion analysis of an unknown hydrocarbon produced the following results: C 59.96%, H 13.42%, and O 26.62%. Determine the empirical formula.

• A) C₃H₈O
• B) C₈H₈O₂
• C) C₅H₈O₄
• D) C₆H₁₆O₄
• E) C₉H₁₆O₂

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