5. An organic compound containing only C, H, and possibly O was subjected to combustion analysis. A sample weighing 0.7585 g yielded 1.295 g CO₂ and 0.464 g H₂O. What is the empirical formula of the compound?

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5. An organic compound containing only C, H, and possibly O was subjected to combustion analysis. A
sample weighing 0.7585 g yielded 1.295 g CO₂ and 0.464 g H₂O. What is the empirical formula of the
compound?
Transcribed Image Text:5. An organic compound containing only C, H, and possibly O was subjected to combustion analysis. A sample weighing 0.7585 g yielded 1.295 g CO₂ and 0.464 g H₂O. What is the empirical formula of the compound?
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