Combustion Analysis of an Unknown Hydrocarbon Produced the Following Results

question 95

Multiple Choice

Combustion analysis of an unknown hydrocarbon produced the following results: C 52.14%, H 13.13%, O 34.73%. Determine the empirical formula.

• A) C₄H₈O₂
• B) C₄H₁₂O₂
• C) C₂H₆O
• D) C₄H₆O₂
• E) C₆H₈O₄

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