Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) contains C, H, and O. In one

Chapter 8, Problem 20QP

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Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) contains C, H, and O. In one combustion analysis, 5.24 g of ascorbic acid yields 7.86 g CO2 and 2.14 g H2O. Calculate the empirical formula and molecular formula of ascorbic acid given that its molar mass is about 176 g.

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