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Caproic acid is composed of C, H, and O atoms. The combustion ofa 0.225g sample yields 0.512g of CO2 and 0.209g of H2O. What is theempirical formula for the compound?

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Let the empirical formula be CxHyOz Now CxHyOz xy4 zO2 xCO2 y2H2O Now molar mass of CO2 44 gmole Thus moles of CO2 released massmolar mass 051244 00116 Thus moles of C    See Answer
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