A compound that is composed of only carbon and hydrogen contains 58.5% H and 34.1% N by mass. What is the empirical formula of the compound? A) C5H7N2 B) C2H5N C) C2H3N3 D) C3H3N2 E) C2H3N

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A compound that is composed of only carbon and hydrogen contains 58.5%
H and 34.1% N by mass. What is the empirical formula of the compound?
A) C5H7N2
B) C2H5N
C) C2H3N3
D) C3H3N2
E) C2H3N
Transcribed Image Text:A compound that is composed of only carbon and hydrogen contains 58.5% H and 34.1% N by mass. What is the empirical formula of the compound? A) C5H7N2 B) C2H5N C) C2H3N3 D) C3H3N2 E) C2H3N
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