Determine the Empirical Formula for a Compound That Is 70

question 116

Multiple Choice

Determine the empirical formula for a compound that is 70.79% carbon,8.91% hydrogen,4.59% nitrogen,and 15.72% oxygen.

• A) C₁₈H₂₇NO₃
• B) C₁₈H₂₇NO₂
• C) C₁₇H₂₇NO₃
• D) C₁₇H₂₆NO₃

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