Combustion of a compound of formula CyH,O, yields 6.25g H20 and 20.4g CO2 when 16.7g of O2 is used. What is the empirical formula of the compound? Note: Entering numbers as subscripts is not required. For example, if the answer is CaH9O3 enter the answer as C4H903. Enter your answer in the order C, H then O. Please remember that 1 is not written as a subscript!! Answer:

Combustion of a compound of formula CyH,O, yields 6.25g H20 and 20.4g CO2 when 16.7g of O2 is used. What is the empirical formula of the compound? Note: Entering numbers as subscripts is not required. For example, if the answer is CaH9O3 enter the answer as C4H903. Enter your answer in the order C, H then O. Please remember that 1 is not written as a subscript!! Answer:

Chemistry

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Author:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Publisher:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

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