Determine the molecular formula of an alkane, the mass fraction of hydrogen in which is 16.67%

the molecular formula of the alkane CxHy
if the mass fraction of hydrogen is 16.67 then the mass fraction of carbon is 83.33
x: y = 83.33 / 12: 16.67 / 1 = 7: 16
substitute and get
C7H16



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