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## Combustion Analysis of a Hydrocarbon

When 2.666 grams of a hydrocarbon, \(\text{C}_x\text{H}_y\), were burned in a combustion analysis apparatus, 7.803 grams of \(\text{CO}_2\) and 4.792 grams of \(\text{H}_2\text{O}\) were produced.

In a separate experiment, the molar mass of the compound was found to be 30.07 g/mol. Determine the empirical formula and the molecular formula of the hydrocarbon.

**Instructions:**

*Enter the elements in the order presented in the question.*

- Empirical formula: [ _______ ]

- Molecular formula: [ _______ ]
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Transcribed Image Text:## Combustion Analysis of a Hydrocarbon When 2.666 grams of a hydrocarbon, \(\text{C}_x\text{H}_y\), were burned in a combustion analysis apparatus, 7.803 grams of \(\text{CO}_2\) and 4.792 grams of \(\text{H}_2\text{O}\) were produced. In a separate experiment, the molar mass of the compound was found to be 30.07 g/mol. Determine the empirical formula and the molecular formula of the hydrocarbon. **Instructions:** *Enter the elements in the order presented in the question.* - Empirical formula: [ _______ ] - Molecular formula: [ _______ ]
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