A compound has the following percent compositions. Find the empirical formula of this compound. 52.13% C, 13.15 % H and 34.72 % O 2. A compound has a molar mass of 86.18 g/mol, and the following percent compositions. Find BOTH the molecular formula and the empirical formula 83.62% for carbon and 16.38% for hydrogen.

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1. A compound has the following percent compositions. Find the empirical formula of this compound.

52.13% C, 13.15 % H and 34.72 % O

2. A compound has a molar mass of 86.18 g/mol, and the following percent compositions. Find BOTH the molecular formula and the empirical formula

83.62% for carbon and 16.38% for hydrogen.

A compound has the following percent compositions. Find the empirical formula of this compound.

52.13% C, 13.15% H, and 34.72% O

A compound has a molar mass of 86.18 g/mol, and the following percent compositions. Find BOTH the molecular formula and the empirical formula.

83.62% for carbon and 16.38% for hydrogen.
Transcribed Image Text:A compound has the following percent compositions. Find the empirical formula of this compound. 52.13% C, 13.15% H, and 34.72% O A compound has a molar mass of 86.18 g/mol, and the following percent compositions. Find BOTH the molecular formula and the empirical formula. 83.62% for carbon and 16.38% for hydrogen.
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