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Calculate the empirical formula for each over-the-counter pain reliever(a) acetaminophen

Chapter 6, Problem 94P

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QUESTION:

Calculate the empirical formula for each over-the-counter pain reliever

(a) acetaminophen (Tylenol): C, 63.56%; H, 6.00%; N, 9.27%; O, 21.17%

(b) naproxen (Aleve): C, 73.03%; H, 6.13%; O, 20.84%

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QUESTION:

Calculate the empirical formula for each over-the-counter pain reliever

(a) acetaminophen (Tylenol): C, 63.56%; H, 6.00%; N, 9.27%; O, 21.17%

(b) naproxen (Aleve): C, 73.03%; H, 6.13%; O, 20.84%

ANSWER:

Solution 94P

Here, we are going to calculate the empirical formula for the given pain relievers..

Step 1:

Empirical formula gives the simplest ratio of elements in a compound.

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