A Sample of a Compound Containing Hydrogen, Carbon, and Sulfur

question 55

Multiple Choice

A sample of a compound containing hydrogen, carbon, and sulfur is reacted with oxygen. The carbon content in the carbon dioxide obtained is 41.34% and the hydrogen content in the water obtained is 3.47%. Determine the empirical formula of the compound.​

• A) ​C₄H₂S₂
• B) ​C₂H₂S
• C) ​C₃H₂S
• D) CH₄S₂
• E) C₂HS₂

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