A 1500 G Sample of Compound Containing Only C, H, and and O

question 47

Multiple Choice

A 1.500 g sample of compound containing only C, H, and O was burned completely. The only combustion products were 1.738 g CO₂ and 0.711 g H₂O. What is the empirical formula of the compound?

• A) CH₂O₂
• B) CH₂O
• C) C₂H₄O₃
• D) CHO
• E) CH₄O

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