Elemental Analysis of the Organic Compound Meta-Xylene Shows That It

question 114

Multiple Choice

Elemental analysis of the organic compound meta-xylene shows that it is 9.49% H and 90.51% C by mass. What is the empirical formula of this hydrocarbon?

• A)CH
• B)C₂H₃
• C)C₃H₄
• D)C₄H₅
• E)C₅H₆

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