Combustion of of a compound that contains C, H, N

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Problem

Combustion of

0.200\,\text{g}

of a compound that contains C, H, N, and O yields

0.240\,\text{g}

CO_2

0.098\,\text{g}

H_2O

, and

0.050\,\text{g}

N_2

. Which empirical formula is most consistent with these data? (a)

C_6H_6N_4O_5

(b)

C_3H_6N_2O_3

(c)

C_6H_{12}N_4O_5

(d)

C_6H_{12}N_2O_5