An organic compound contains carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. Its elemental analysis gave C, 38.71% and H, 9.67%. The empirical formula of the compound would be?
Element | % Composition | Atomic Mass | Mole Ratio | Simple Ratio |
C | 38.71 | 12 | 38.7112=3.22 | 3.223.22=1 |
H | 9.67 | 1 | 9.671=9.67 | 9.673.22=3 |
O | 100-(38.71+9.67) =51.62 | 16 | 51.6216=3.22 | 3.223.22=1 |