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compound X, isolated from lanolin (sheep’s wool fat ), has the pungent aroma of dirty socks. A careful analysis showed that compound X contains 62.0% carbon and 10.4% hydrogen. No nitrogen or halogen was found.
  1. compute an empirical formula for compound X, show all the necessary working

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8 Years agoGrade Select Grade
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Profile image of Ravleen Kaur
8 Years ago
Dear student,

Your question is incomplete as the total percent is not 100. Check your question and resend it.

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