A compound is found to contain 52.13 % carbon, 13.15 % hydrogen, and 34.72 % oxygen by mass. What is the empirical formula for this compound? To answer the question, enter the elements in the order presented above.

A compound is found to contain 52.13 % carbon, 13.15 % hydrogen, and 34.72 % oxygen by mass. What is the empirical formula for this compound? To answer the question, enter the elements in the order presented above.

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