**Title: Determining the Empirical Formula of Menthol****Problem Statement:**Menthol, derived from mint oil, is known for its distinctive odor. It contains only carbon (C), hydrogen (H), and oxygen (O). When 83.1 mg of menthol is completely burned in oxygen (O₂), it produces 234 mg of carbon dioxide (CO₂) and 95.8 mg of water (H₂O). Calculate the empirical formula of menthol.**Instructions:**- Enter the elements in the order: C, H, O.- Provide the empirical formula in the designated field.**Interactive Elements:**- **Empirical Formula Input Field:** [ _____ ]**Options:**- **Submit Answer Button**- **Try Another Version Button****Note:**- You have 10 attempts remaining.This exercise helps in understanding the concept of empirical formulas and combustion analysis in chemistry.

Empirical formula :- The chemical formula which shows only relative number (simple ratio) of atoms…

Menthol, from oil of mint, has a characteristic odor. The compound contains only C, H and O. If 83.1 mg of menthol burns completely in O2, and gives 234 mg of CO2 and 95.8 mg of H20, what is the empirical formula of menthol? (Enter the elements in the order: C, H. O.) Empirical formula:

Menthol, from oil of mint, has a characteristic odor. The compound contains only C, H and O. If 83.1 mg of menthol burns completely in O2, and gives 234 mg of CO2 and 95.8 mg of H20, what is the empirical formula of menthol? (Enter the elements in the order: C, H. O.) Empirical formula:

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