1. A certain compound has a molar mass of 194.19 g/mol. Its percent composition by mass is given below: C - 49.48%       H - 5.19%       N - 28.85%       O - 16.478% Determine BOTH the molecular formual and the empirical formula for this compound   2. A compound has a molecular formula of C4H10O2. What is the empirical formula for this compound?

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1. A certain compound has a molar mass of 194.19 g/mol. Its percent composition by mass is given below:

C - 49.48%       H - 5.19%       N - 28.85%       O - 16.478%

Determine BOTH the molecular formual and the empirical formula for this compound

 

2. A compound has a molecular formula of C4H10O2. What is the empirical formula for this compound?

A certain compound has a molar mass of 194.19 g/mol. Its percent composition by mass is given below:
C-49.48% H-5.19% N-28.85% O-16.478%
Determine BOTH the molecular formual and the empirical formula for this compound. SHOW YOUR WORK!
Transcribed Image Text:A certain compound has a molar mass of 194.19 g/mol. Its percent composition by mass is given below: C-49.48% H-5.19% N-28.85% O-16.478% Determine BOTH the molecular formual and the empirical formula for this compound. SHOW YOUR WORK!
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