A 11.32mg of an unknown chemical compound containing only C, H and O is submitted for elemental analysis. After combustion, 24.87mg of CO2 and 5.82mg of H2O are produced.  Calculate the amount of carbon present in the sample and hence the % of C in the sample.  Calculate the amount of hydrogen present in the sample and hence the % of H in the sample. Calculate the % of O in the sample.

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  • A 11.32mg of an unknown chemical compound containing only C, H and O is submitted for elemental analysis. After combustion, 24.87mg of CO2 and 5.82mg of H2O are produced. 
  • Calculate the amount of carbon present in the sample and hence the % of C in the sample. 
  • Calculate the amount of hydrogen present in the sample and hence the % of H in the sample.
  • Calculate the % of O in the sample.
  • What is the empirical formula for this compound?
  • Determine the molecular formula for this compound given that the molecular mass is 388gm/mole.
  • Calculate the Index of Hydrogen Deficiency for this compound.
  • What is the implication of the value in 7 above?
  • Give one possible structure for this ompound.
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