Combustion analysis of an unknown compound containing only carbon and hydrogen produced 1.1385 g of CO₂ and 0.5805 g of H₂O.What is the empirical formula of the compound? A)CH₂ B)C₂H₅ C)C₄H₁₀ D)C₅H₂

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The moles of carbon and hydrogen can be calculated from the masses of CO2 and H2O produced. The ratio of moles of carbon to hydrogen gives the empirical formula C2H5.

Combustion Analysis of an Unknown Compound Containing Only Carbon and Hydrogen