Combustion Analysis of an Unknown Compound Containing Only Carbon and Hydrogen

question 107

Multiple Choice

Combustion analysis of an unknown compound containing only carbon and hydrogen produced 2.277 g of CO₂ and 1.161 g of H₂O.What is the empirical formula of the compound?

• A) CH₂
• B) C₂H₅
• C) C₄H₁₀
• D) C₅H₂

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