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Upon combustion a .8009 g sample of a compound containing only carbon hydrogen and oxygen produced 1.6004 g of CO2 and .6551 g of H2O. determine the empirical formula.

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I believe the answer would be 0.0364 moles since 1.6004 / 44.01 (CO2) AND 0.6551 / 18.01 (H20) both equal that.

Let me know if this is correct or not! <3
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