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An organic compound contains carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen in the weight ratio `3:1:8:3.5`. Calculate its empirical formula.

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To find the empirical formula of the organic compound with the given weight ratios of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen (3:1:8:3.5), we will follow these steps: ### Step 1: Determine the molar mass of each element - Carbon (C): Atomic mass = 12 g/mol - Hydrogen (H): Atomic mass = 1 g/mol - Oxygen (O): Atomic mass = 16 g/mol - Nitrogen (N): Atomic mass = 14 g/mol ...
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