When 5.095 grams of a hydrocarbon, CxHy, were burned in a combustion analysis apparatus, 15.61 grams of CO₂ and 7.457 grams of H₂O were produced. In a separate experiment, the molar mass of the compound was found to be 86.18 g/mol. Determine the empirical formula and the molecular formula of the hydrocarbon. Enter the elements in the order presented in the question. empirical formula = molecular formula = Previous Next

When 5.095 grams of a hydrocarbon, CxHy, were burned in a combustion analysis apparatus, 15.61 grams of CO₂ and 7.457 grams of H₂O were produced. In a separate experiment, the molar mass of the compound was found to be 86.18 g/mol. Determine the empirical formula and the molecular formula of the hydrocarbon. Enter the elements in the order presented in the question. empirical formula = molecular formula = Previous Next

Chemistry: Matter and Change

1st Edition

ISBN:9780078746376

Author:Dinah Zike, Laurel Dingrando, Nicholas Hainen, Cheryl Wistrom

Publisher:Dinah Zike, Laurel Dingrando, Nicholas Hainen, Cheryl Wistrom

Chapter11: Stoichiometry

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 115A

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