The foul odor of rancid butter is due largely to butyric acid, a compound containing carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. Com- bustion analysis of a 4.30-g sample of butyric acid produces 8.59 g CO, and 3.52 g H,0. Determine the empirical formula of butyric acid.

The foul odor of rancid butter is due largely to butyric acid, a compound containing carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. Com- bustion analysis of a 4.30-g sample of butyric acid produces 8.59 g CO, and 3.52 g H,0. Determine the empirical formula of butyric acid.

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The foul odor of rancid butter is due largely to butyric acid, a
compound containing carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. Com-
bustion analysis of a 4.30-g sample of butyric acid produces
8.59 g CO, and 3.52 g H,0. Determine the empirical formula of
butyric acid.

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