Combustion analysis of a 4.30-g sample of butyric acid produces 8.59 g CO2 and 3.52 g H2O. Determine the empirical formula for butyric acid.

Combustion analysis of a 4.30-g sample of butyric acid (contains hydrogen, carbon and oxygen) produces 8.59 g CO2 and 3.52 g H2O. Determine the empirical formula for butyric acid.

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Combustion analysis of a 4.30-g sample of butyric acid (contains hydrogen, carbon and oxygen) produces 8.59 g CO2 and 3.52 g H2O. Determine the empirical formula for butyric acid.

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