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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: [ _______ ]](https://content.bartleby.com/qna-images/question/5b8806d7-8bf5-4066-8a14-e10b8404fd2e/b55f38bc-8061-4056-b15c-048fd53eec82/opx8omf_processed.png)
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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