A 2.490 gram sample of an organic compound containing C, H and O is analyzed by combustion analysis and 5.365 grams of CO2 and 2.197 grams of H2O are produced.   In a separate experiment, the molar mass is found to be 102.1 g/mol. Determine the empirical formula and the molecular formula of the organic compound.   (Enter the elements in the order , , .)      Please do it neat and clean correctly and provide only typed answer solution no handwritten solution needed allowed

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A 2.490 gram sample of an organic compound containing C, H and O is analyzed by combustion analysis and 5.365 grams of CO2 and 2.197 grams of H2O are produced.

 

In a separate experiment, the molar mass is found to be 102.1 g/mol. Determine the empirical formula and the molecular formula of the organic compound.

 

(Enter the elements in the order , , .) 

 

 

Please do it neat and clean correctly and provide only typed answer solution no handwritten solution needed allowed 

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