Combustion Analysis of 0

question 145

Multiple Choice

Combustion analysis of 0.150 g of an unknown compound containing carbon,hydrogen,and oxygen produced 0.2607 g of CO₂ and 0.1418 g of H₂O.What is the empirical formula of the compound?

• A)C₂H₅O
• B)C₂H₅O₂
• C)C₂H₁₀O₃
• D)C₃H₈O₂

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