Hemlock Contains a Number of Toxins, One of Which Is

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Multiple Choice

Hemlock contains a number of toxins, one of which is coniine.In a combustion experiment, 2.0000 g coniine was burned in excess oxygen to give 5.5343 g CO₂ and 2.4080 g H₂O.In a second experiment, it was determined that the compound is composed of only carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen and its molar mass is less than 200 g/mol.Using the empirical formula of coniine, indicate how many atoms are in one molecule.For example, if the molecular formula were CNH₂, you would respond 4.

• A)19
• B)25
• C)26
• D)29
• E)30

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