A Compound Is Composed of Only C, H, and O

question 121

Multiple Choice

A compound is composed of only C, H, and O. The combustion of a 0.519-g sample of the compound yields 1.24 g of CO₂ and 0.255 g of H₂O. What is the empirical formula of the compound?

• A)C₆H₆O
• B)C₃H₃O
• C)CH₃O
• D)C₂H₆O₅
• E)C₂H₆O₂

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