A compound contains only C, H, N, and O. Combustion of a 2.18-g sample in excess O2

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A compound contains only C, H, N, and O. Combustion of a 2.18-g sample in excess O2 yields 3.94 g CO2 and 1.89 g H2O. A separate experiment shows that a 1.23-g sample contains 0.235 g N. What is the empirical formula of the compound?

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Chemistry Principles And Practice

ISBN: 9780534420123

3rd Edition

Authors: Daniel L. Reger, Scott R. Goode, David W. Ball

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