# Problem: A sample of a hydrocarbon is combusted completely in O2(g) to produce 24.01 g CO2(g), 4.917 g H2O(g), and 342 kJ of heat.Do you think that the hydrocarbon is one of those listed in Appendix C? Explain your answer.

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Determine the empirical formula of the hydrocarbon: (C and H only)

Recall that:

• 1 mole of C in 1 mole of CO2
• 2 moles of H in 1 mole of H2O.

Find moles of C and H:

moles C = 0.55 mol C

moles H = 0.545 mol H

Get smallest ratio of C, H (divide by 0.545):

The empirical formula: CH

Balanced equation: 2CH + O2 → CO2 + H2O

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A sample of a hydrocarbon is combusted completely in O2(g) to produce 24.01 g CO2(g), 4.917 g H2O(g), and 342 kJ of heat.

Do you think that the hydrocarbon is one of those listed in Appendix C? Explain your answer.

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