When 5.171 grams of a hydrocarbon, CxHy, were burned in a combustion a

Question

Notify Me Bookmark

When 5.171 grams of a hydrocarbon, CxHy, were burned in a combustion analysis apparatus, 15.84 grams of CO2 and 7.568 grams of H2O were produced. In a separate experiment, the molar mass of the compound was found to be 86.18 g/mol. Determine the empirical formula and the molecular formula of the hydrocarbon. Enter the elements in the order presented in the question. empirical formula = molecular formula =

Image text

When

5 .171

grams of a hydrocarbon,

C_{x} H_{y}

, were burned in a combustion analysis apparatus,

15.84

grams of

{C O}_{2}

and 7.568 grams of

H_{2} O

were produced.

In a separate experiment, the molar mass of the compound was found to be

86.18 g / m o l

. Determine the empirical formula and the molecular formula of the hydrocarbon. Enter the elements in the order presented in the question. empirical formula