5) 6.61 grams of octane, a molecule composed of oxygen and hydrogen that isfound in gasoline, is analyzed by combustion. The reaction produces 20.39 grams of CO2and 9.38 grams of H2O.a. What is the empirical formula of octane? Show calculations to supportyour answers.b. The molecular weight of octane is found in another experiment to be114.2 g/mol, what is the molecular formula of octane?

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5) 6.61 grams of octane, a molecule composed of oxygen and hydrogen that is found in gasoline, is analyzed by combustion. The reaction produces 20.39 grams of CO2 and 9.38 grams of H20. a. What is the empirical formula of octane? Show calculations to support your answers. b. The molecular weight of octane is found in another experiment to be 114.2 g/mol, what is the molecular formula of octane?

5) 6.61 grams of octane, a molecule composed of oxygen and hydrogen that is found in gasoline, is analyzed by combustion. The reaction produces 20.39 grams of CO2 and 9.38 grams of H20. a. What is the empirical formula of octane? Show calculations to support your answers. b. The molecular weight of octane is found in another experiment to be 114.2 g/mol, what is the molecular formula of octane?

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Chapter1: Chemical Foundations

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