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Chapter 4.4, Problem 1RC
A 0509-g sample of an unknown organic compound containing C, H, and O was burned in air to give 1.316 g of CO2 and 0.269 g of H2O. What is the empirical formula for this compound?
- (a) CHO
- (b) C2H2O
- (c) C4H4O
- (d) CHO4
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