Elemental Analysis of the Soot Produced by a Candle Flame

question 41

Multiple Choice

Elemental analysis of the soot produced by a candle flame shows that it is 14.3% H and 85.7% C by mass. What is the empirical formula of this hydrocarbon?

• A)CH
• B)CH₂
• C)C₂H
• D)CH₃
• E)C₂H₃

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