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Butyric acid contains C,H,O elements. A4.24 mg sample of butyric acid is completely burnt in oxygen. It gives 8.45 mg of carbon dioxide and 3.46 mg of water. What is the mass percentage of each element? Determine the empirical and molecular formula of butyric acid if its molecular mass is 88u.

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