What is the empirical formula of a compound composed of 3.25% hydrogen (H), 19.36% carbon (C), and 77.39% oxygen (O) by mass? Insert subscripts as needed. empirical formula: HCO
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- Moles of hydrogen (H): 3.25g / 1.01 g/mol = 3.22 mol - Moles of carbon (C): 19.36g / 12.01 g/mol = 1.612 mol - Moles of oxygen (O): 77.39g / 16.00 g/mol = 4.837 mol Show more…
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