Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321768418
ISBN 13: 978-0-32176-841-4

Chapter 1 - Introduction and Review - Study Problems - Page 37: 1-33 a

Answer

Empirical formula: $C_3H_6O$

Work Step by Step

The process of finding the empirical formula for this question is shown in the picture. The general process is: 1) Divide the grams with the atomic mass of the element, to find the moles of the elements. 2) Then divide the moles by the lowest number of moles to find the number. 3) Put that number as the subscript of the element.
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