The Complete Combustion of a Hydrocarbon Produces 90

question 18

Multiple Choice

The complete combustion of a hydrocarbon produces 90.36 g of CO₂ and 46.25 g of H₂O. What is the empirical formula of the hydrocarbon?

• A) CH
• B) CH₂
• C) C₂H₅
• D) C₃H₈
• E) C₃H₄

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Definitions:

Equilibrium Price

The price at which the quantity of a product offered for sale matches the quantity that buyers are willing to buy, leading to a stable market condition.

Price Floor

A government- or group-imposed limit on how low a price can be charged for a product, above the equilibrium price, leading to surpluses.

Surplus

A situation where the quantity supplied exceeds the quantity demanded at the current price; often refers to excess in budget or resources.

Equilibrium Quantity

The quantity of goods or services supplied equals the quantity demanded at the market equilibrium price.