You do a combustion analysis of an unknown solid (mass 95.98g) containing C,H, and O following...

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You do a combustion analysis of an unknown solid (mass95.98g) containing C,H, and O following the reaction: [CxHyOz + O2>>> CO2 + H2O]. You are able to measure a mass of 95.85gof H2O and 188g of CO2. Find the molecular formula of the compound:CxHyOz. The molecular weight was found to be 135.183amu. Any helpwith this would be greatly appreciated!!!! Thanks

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moles of CO2 188 44 4273 moles of C 4273 mass of Carbon 12 x 4273 5127 g    See Answer
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