A 11.90 gram sample of an organic compound containing C, H and O is analyzed by combustion analysis and 16.87 grams of Co, and 10.36 grams of H20 are produced. In a separate experiment, the molar mass is found to be 62.07 g/mol. Determine the empirical formula and the molecular formula of the organic compound. Enter the elements in the order C, H, O empirical formula = molecular formula =

A 11.90 gram sample of an organic compound containing C, H and O is analyzed by combustion analysis and 16.87 grams of Co, and 10.36 grams of H20 are produced. In a separate experiment, the molar mass is found to be 62.07 g/mol. Determine the empirical formula and the molecular formula of the organic compound. Enter the elements in the order C, H, O empirical formula = molecular formula =

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A 11.90 gram sample of an organic compound containing C, H and O is analyzed by combustion analysis and 16.87 grams of Co,
and 10.36 grams of H20 are produced.
In a separate experiment, the molar mass is found to be 62.07 g/mol. Determine the empirical formula and the molecular formula of
the organic compound.
Enter the elements in the order C, H, O
empirical formula =
molecular formula =

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