A 1.000-g sample of a liquid is subjected to combustion analysis, yielding 92.3% C and 7.7% H.

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A 1.000-g sample of a liquid is subjected to combustion analysis, yielding 92.3% C and 7.7% H. It may or may not also contain oxygen.

(a) What is the empirical formula for this compound?

(b) The molar mass of this compound is determined to be about 78 g/mol. What is the molecular formula for this compound?

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Introductory Chemistry Atoms First

ISBN: 9780321927118

5th Edition

Authors: Steve Russo And Michael Silver

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