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 54.6% C and 9.16% H.

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

(b) The molar mass of the compound is 132.159 g/mol. What is the molecular formula?

(c) Write the balanced combustion reaction (reaction with O2) for the compound.

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Introductory Chemistry Atoms First

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