Combustion analysis of 63.8 mg of a C, H and O containing compound produced 145.0 mg of CO2 and 59.38 mg of H2O. What is the empirical formula for the compound?

Combustion analysis of 63.8 mg of a C, H and O containing compound produced 145.0 mg of CO2 and 59.38 mg of H2O. What is the empirical formula for the compound?

Combustion analysis of 63.8 mg of a C, H and O containing compound produced 145.0 mg of CO2 and 59.38 mg of H2O. What is the empirical formula for the compound?



A) CHO

B) C5H2O

C) C6HO3

D) C3H7O

E) C3H6O



Answer: E) C3H6O


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