A 6.405 gram sample of an organic compound containing C, H and O is analyzed by combustion analysis and 11.42 grams of CO2 and 4.674 grams of H20 are produced. In a separate experiment, the molar mass is found to be 74.08 g/mol. Determine the empirical formula and the molecular formula of the organic compound. Enter the elements in the order C, H, o Visited empirical formula = molecular formula

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A 6.405 gram sample of an organic compound containing C, H and O is analyzed by combustion analysis and 11.42 grams of CO2 and 4.674
grams of H20 are produced.
In a separate experiment, the molar mass is found to be 74.08 g/mol. Determine the empirical formula and the molecular formula of the
organic compound.
Enter the elements in the order C, H, o
Visited
empirical formula =
molecular formula
Transcribed Image Text:A 6.405 gram sample of an organic compound containing C, H and O is analyzed by combustion analysis and 11.42 grams of CO2 and 4.674 grams of H20 are produced. In a separate experiment, the molar mass is found to be 74.08 g/mol. Determine the empirical formula and the molecular formula of the organic compound. Enter the elements in the order C, H, o Visited empirical formula = molecular formula
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