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An organic compound contains Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen. The percentages of H is 6.73%, 39.99% C and 53.28 g of O by mass. What is the empirical formula of the compound?

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Chapter3: Stoichiometry

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An organic compound contains Carbon, Hydrogen,
and Oxygen. The percentages of H is 6.73%,
39.99% C and 53.28 g of O by mass. What is the
empirical formula of the compound?

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