An organic compound containing only C, H, and possibly O was subjected to combustion analysis. A

sample weighing 0.4801 g yielded 1.014 g CO2 and 0.498 g H2O. What is the empirical formula of the compound?
I got C5H12O2. Please let me know if this is correct.

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yes. Go to the front of the class.Very good.

So... its correct?

Yes.

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