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Ch.2 - Atoms, Molecules & Ions

Chapter 2, Problem 84

Two compounds containing carbon and oxygen have the following percent composition by mass. Compound 1: 42.9% carbon and 57.1% oxygen Compound 2: 27.3% carbon and 72.7% oxygen Show that the law of multiple proportions is followed. If the formula of the first compound is CO, what is the formula of the second compound?

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