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An unknown compound has the formula C\(_x\)H\(_y\)O\(_z\). You burn 0.2062 g of the compound and isolate 0.5034 g of CO\(_2\) and 0.2061 g of H\(_2\)O. What is the empirical formula of the compound? If the molar mass is 72.1 g/mol, what is the molecular formula?

(Enter the elements in the order: C, H, O.)

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- Empirical formula: [Blank]
- Molecular formula: [Blank]

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This is a problem relating to the determination of empirical and molecular formulas based on combustion analysis results. It involves identifying the amounts of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in a compound by measuring the masses of CO\(_2\) and H\(_2\)O produced. 

There are no graphs or diagrams, so no further explanation is necessary.
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Transcribed Image Text:**Problem Statement:** An unknown compound has the formula C\(_x\)H\(_y\)O\(_z\). You burn 0.2062 g of the compound and isolate 0.5034 g of CO\(_2\) and 0.2061 g of H\(_2\)O. What is the empirical formula of the compound? If the molar mass is 72.1 g/mol, what is the molecular formula? (Enter the elements in the order: C, H, O.) **Blank Fields:** - Empirical formula: [Blank] - Molecular formula: [Blank] --- This is a problem relating to the determination of empirical and molecular formulas based on combustion analysis results. It involves identifying the amounts of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in a compound by measuring the masses of CO\(_2\) and H\(_2\)O produced. There are no graphs or diagrams, so no further explanation is necessary.
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Given: Compound contains only C, H and O.

Molar mass of compound = 72.1 g/mol.

Mass of compound combusted = 0.2062 g.

Mass of CO2 produced = 0.5034 g.

And the mass of H2O produced = 0.2061 g.

 

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