Problem: Give the empirical formula of the following compound if a sample contains 0.0130 mol C, 0.0390 mol H, and 0.0065 mol O.
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Get the smallest ratio of C, H, and O.
= 2 C
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Give the empirical formula of the following compound if a sample contains 0.0130 mol C, 0.0390 mol H, and 0.0065 mol O.
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