A Compound Containing Only Carbon,hydrogen,and Oxygen Is Subjected to Elemental

question 78

Multiple Choice

A compound containing only carbon,hydrogen,and oxygen is subjected to elemental analysis.Upon complete combustion,a 0.7916-g sample of the compound produced 1.581 g of CO₂ and 0.6474 g of H₂O.What is the empirical formula of the compound?

• A)C₃H₆O₃
• B)C₃H₃O
• C)C₂H₄O
• D)C₂H₂O
• E)CH₂O₃

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