Burning a 3

question 155

Multiple Choice

Burning a 3.00 g sample of a compound in excess oxygen containing only C, H, and O yields 1.17 g H₂O and 2.87 g CO₂. What is the empirical formula?

• A) C₂OH₄
• B) COH₂
• C) C₃O₂H₆
• D) C₃OH₆
• E) none of these

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