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An organic compound has the following percentage composition , `C = 48 %, H = 8 %, N = 28 %`. Calculate the empirical formula of the compound.

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To calculate the empirical formula of the organic compound with the given percentage composition of carbon (C), hydrogen (H), and nitrogen (N), we will follow these steps: ### Step 1: Convert Percentage to Mass Assume we have 100 grams of the compound. This means: - Mass of Carbon (C) = 48 g - Mass of Hydrogen (H) = 8 g - Mass of Nitrogen (N) = 28 g ...
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