Problem 92P
Citric acid, the compound responsible for the sour taste of lemons, has the elemental composition: C, 37.51%; H, 4.20%; O, 58.29%. Calculate the empirical formula of citric acid.
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Solution 92P
Here, we have to calculate the empirical formula of citric acid.
Step 1: Assume 100 g of the compound is present.
C= 37.51 g
H = 4.20 g
O = 58.29 g
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