What Is the Empirical Formula for a Sample Containing 81

question 74

Multiple Choice

What is the empirical formula for a sample containing 81.70% carbon and 18.29% hydrogen?

• A) CH
• B) CH₃
• C) C₂H₆
• D) CH₄
• E) C₃H₈

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