Combustion Analysis of an Unknown Compound Containing Only Carbon and Hydrogen

question 159

Multiple Choice

Combustion analysis of an unknown compound containing only carbon and hydrogen produced 4.554 g of CO₂ and 2.322 g of H₂O.What is the empirical formula of the compound?

• A)CH₂
• B)C₂H₅
• C)C₄H₁₀
• D)C₅H₂

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