A 1037 G Sample of a Substance Containing Only C, H

question 164

Multiple Choice

A 1.037 g sample of a substance containing only C, H, and O is burned in excess O₂ and yields 1.90 g CO₂ and 0.521 g H₂O. What is the empirical formula of the substance?

• A) C₃H₃O₂
• B) C₃H₄O₂
• C) C₄H₅O₂
• D) C₄H₆O₂
• E) none of these

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