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2.516 g of a compound containing carbon, hydrogen and oxygen (CXHYOZ) is subjected to combustion analysis. The results...

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2.516 g of a compound containing carbon, hydrogen and oxygen(CXHYOZ) is subjected tocombustion analysis.

The results show that 3.082 g of CO2 and 2.705 g ofH2O were produced.

What is the empirical formula for the compound?

If the molecular weight of the compound is 160.2 g/mol, what isthe molecular formula of the compound?   

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1 Determine the grams of carbon in 3082 g CO2 and the grams of hydrogen in 2705 g H2O carbon 3082 g x 12011 g 440098 g 08411 g hydrogen 2705 g x 20158 g 180152 g    See Answer
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