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

Atoms, molecules and stoichiometry — practice question

Compound J reacts with excess oxygen to produce only carbon dioxide and water. If a $3.00\,\text{g}$ sample of compound J is burned in excess oxygen, $4.40\,\text{g}$ of carbon dioxide and $1.80\,\text{g}$ of water are produced. What is the empirical formula of J?

  • A$\text{CH}$
  • B$\text{CHO}$
  • C$\text{CH}_2$
  • D$\text{CH}_2\text{O}$

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