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A compound is 54. 53% c, 9. 15% h, and 36. 32% o by mass. What is its empirical formula? insert subscripts as needed.
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A compound is 54. 53% c, 9. 15% h, and 36. 32% o by mass. What is its empirical formula? insert subscripts as needed.

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Answer:
CH20O5
Step-by-step explanation:
C. H. O
54.53. 9.15. 36.32
R.A.M:12. 1. 16
NO.of 54.53÷12. 9.15÷1. 36.32÷16
Moles
0.46÷0.46. 9.15÷0.46. 2.27.0.46
1. :. 20. :. 5
Therefore CH20O5

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