An acid, which is responsible for the foul odor of dirty socks, is composed of C, H and O atoms. Combusting a 0.225 g sample of the compound in air produces 0.512 g CO2 and 0.209 g H,O. The MM of the acid = 116 g/mol. What is the molecular formula of the acid? A) C3H,0 B) CH1202 C) C,H,O2 D) CH,0 E) CH1,06

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An acid, which is responsible for the foul odor of dirty socks, is composed of C, H
and O atoms. Combusting a 0.225 g sample of the compound in air produces
0.512 g CO, and 0.209 g H20. The MM of the acid = 116 g/mol. What is the
molecular formula of the acid?
A) C;H,0
B) C6H12O2
C) C,H,O2
D) CH,O
E) CH1206
Transcribed Image Text:An acid, which is responsible for the foul odor of dirty socks, is composed of C, H and O atoms. Combusting a 0.225 g sample of the compound in air produces 0.512 g CO, and 0.209 g H20. The MM of the acid = 116 g/mol. What is the molecular formula of the acid? A) C;H,0 B) C6H12O2 C) C,H,O2 D) CH,O E) CH1206
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