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11. ) Dr. Bork loves the smell of pineapple, which comes from the organic compound ethyl butyrate. Upon combustion of a 2.78 g sample, 6.32 g of CO₂ and 2.58 g of H₂O were obtained. What is the empirical formula of ethyl butyrate?

11. ) Dr. Bork loves the smell of pineapple, which comes from the organic compound ethyl butyrate. Upon combustion of a 2.78 g sample, 6.32 g of CO₂ and 2.58 g of H₂O were obtained. What is the empirical formula of ethyl butyrate?

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Iheoretical ictul yield 11. yield fearelical yold و انا من البر ×100 - 2HCl = Mg cl₂ + 2H гна Cups lock ) Dr. Bork loves the smell of pineapple, which comes from the organic compound ethyl butyrate. Upon combustion of a 2.78 g sample, 6.32 g of CO₂ and 2.58 g of H₂O were obtained. What is the empirical formula of ethyl butyrate?
Transcribed Image Text:Iheoretical ictul yield 11. yield fearelical yold و انا من البر ×100 - 2HCl = Mg cl₂ + 2H гна Cups lock ) Dr. Bork loves the smell of pineapple, which comes from the organic compound ethyl butyrate. Upon combustion of a 2.78 g sample, 6.32 g of CO₂ and 2.58 g of H₂O were obtained. What is the empirical formula of ethyl butyrate?
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Recall the data from the question,

mass of sample=2.78 g

after combustion,

mass of CO2=6.32 g 

molar mass of carbon dioxide= 44.01 g mol-1

mass of water=2.58 g

molar mass of water=18 g mol-1

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