1. The organic solvent thiophene is a carbon-hydrogen-sulfur compound that yields CO2, H2O, and SO2 when burned in the presence of oxygen. When subjected to combustion analysis, a 1.3020g sample of thiophene produces 2.7224g CO2, 0.5575g H2O, and 0.9915g SO2. What is the empirical formula of thiophene?

1. The organic solvent thiophene is a carbon-hydrogen-sulfur compound that yields CO2, H2O, and SO2 when burned in the presence of oxygen. When subjected to combustion analysis, a 1.3020g sample of thiophene produces 2.7224g CO2, 0.5575g H2O, and 0.9915g SO2. What is the empirical formula of thiophene?

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