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3 July, 18:51

A compound contains 40.0% carbon, 6.7% hydrogen, and 53.3% oxygen (by mass). calculate the empirical formula.

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  1. 3 July, 18:55
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    C:H:O = 40/12 : 6,7/1 : 53,3/16 = 3,33 : 6,7 : 3,33 ≈ 1 : 2 : 1

    CH₂O
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