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A 3.87 gram sample of ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) yield 5.80 gramsof CO2 and 1.58 grams of H2O on combustion.What is the empirical formula of this compound? (This compoundcontains only C, H, and O.)

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In one combustion analysis 387 g of ascorbic acid yields 58 g of CO2 158 grams of water find the empirical formula convert grams of CO2 H2O intoo gramms of C H by using molar masses 58 g CO2 1201 gmol C 4401 gmol CO2 15827766    See Answer
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