an organic compound on analysis yielded 2.04g carbon, 0.34g hydrogen, 2.73g oxygen. calculate the empirical formula​

CH2O

Explanation:

According to this question:

C = 2.04g

H = 0.34g

O = 2.73g

First, we divide the mass value of each element by its atomic mass to convert to moles.

C = 2.04g ÷ 12 = 0.17mol

H = 0.34g ÷ 1 = 0.34mol

O = 2.73g ÷ 16 = 0.17mol

Next, we divide by the smallest mole value (0.17):

C = 0.17mol = 0.17 = 1

H = 0.34mol ÷ 0.17 = 2

O = 0.17mol ÷ 0.17 = 1

The whole number ratio of C,H,O is 1:2:1, hence, the empirical formula is CH2O.