A 300 G Sample of Unknown Hydrocarbon Is Prepared for Combustion

question 46

Multiple Choice

A 3.00 g sample of unknown hydrocarbon is prepared for combustion analysis. After the hydrocarbon undergoes complete combustion, 8.80 g of CO₂ and 5.40 g of H₂O are produced. What is the empirical formula of the unknown?

• A) CH₃
• B) CH
• C) CH₂

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