A 405 G Sample of a Compound Containing Only C, H

question 55

Multiple Choice

A 4.05 g sample of a compound containing only C, H, and O was burned completely. The only combustion products were 10.942 g CO₂ and 4.476 g H₂O. What is the empirical formula of the compound?

• A) C₇H₁₄O
• B) C₇H₇O
• C) C₇H₁₄O₇
• D) CH₂O
• E) C₆H₁₂O

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