A compound is known to contain carbon and hydrogen and might also contain oxygen. A sample is

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A compound is known to contain carbon and hydrogen and might also contain oxygen. A sample is burned yielding 85.62% C and 14.37% H. (Be careful here. Remember, there is always a little inaccuracy associated with measured numbers).

(a) What is the empirical formula for the compound?

(b) The molar mass is 28.054 g/mol. What is the molecular formula?

(c) Write the balanced combustion reaction.

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Introductory Chemistry Atoms First

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