A sample of an organic compound containing only carbon

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Problem

1.50\,\text{g}

sample of an organic compound containing only carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen is completely combusted in excess oxygen, producing

3.30\,\text{g}

of CO

_2

and

1.35\,\text{g}

of H

_2

O. Which empirical formula is most consistent with these results? (a) CH

_2

_3

(b) C

_5

_{10}

_2

_8

_{16}

_3

(d) C

_8

_8

_3