Question

A compound X has the following percentage composition 66.7% carbon, 11.1% hydrogen and 22.2% oxygen .Calculate the empirical formula of X.The relative molecular mass of X is 72 calculate the molecular formula​

Answer 1

Explanation:

c. h. o

66.7%. 11.1%. 22.2%

____. ____. ____

12. 1. 16

1.558. 11.1. 1.39. (divide by the smallest)

1. 8. 1

empirical formula=ch8o