Combustion analysis of 63.8 mg of a C, H and O containing compound produced 145.0 mg of CO, and 59.38 mg of H,O. What is the empirical formula for the compound?

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Combustion analysis of 63.8 mg of a C, H and O containing
compound produced 145.0 mg of CO, and 59.38 mg of H,0. What
is the empirical formula for the compound?
Transcribed Image Text:Combustion analysis of 63.8 mg of a C, H and O containing compound produced 145.0 mg of CO, and 59.38 mg of H,0. What is the empirical formula for the compound?
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