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A compound contains 40% carbon, 6.6% hydroaen and 53.33% oxy1en._Its vapour density is 30. Calculate its empirical and molecular formulae.

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To solve the problem, we will follow these steps to find the empirical and molecular formulas of the compound. ### Step 1: Determine the mass of each element Given the percentage composition of the compound: - Carbon (C) = 40% - Hydrogen (H) = 6.6% - Oxygen (O) = 53.33% ...
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