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A compound contains `34.8%` Oxygen, `52.2%` carbon and `13.0%` Hydrogen. What is the empirical formula of the compound ?

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To find the empirical formula of the compound with the given percentages of elements, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Convert the percentages to grams Assume we have 100 grams of the compound. This means we have: - Carbon (C): 52.2 grams - Hydrogen (H): 13.0 grams - Oxygen (O): 34.8 grams ...
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