Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Atoms, molecules and stoichiometry

Atoms, molecules and stoichiometry — practice question

Compound $X$ is made up only of the elements $\mathrm{C}$, $\mathrm{H}$ and $\mathrm{O}$. When $2.00\,\text{g}$ of $X$ is completely combusted, $4.00\,\text{g}$ of carbon dioxide and $1.63\,\text{g}$ of water are produced. What is the empirical formula of $X$?

  • A$\mathrm{CHO}_2$
  • B$\mathrm{C}_2\mathrm{H}_2\mathrm{O}$
  • C$\mathrm{C}_2\mathrm{H}_4\mathrm{O}$
  • D$\mathrm{CH}_2\mathrm{O}_2$

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