of an organic compound (only C and H) gives and on combustion. % of C and H respectively are:

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of an organic compound (only C and H) gives   and   on combustion. % of C and H respectively are:

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Strategy:
 Determine the mass of Carbon and Hydrogen in the combustion products ( and water). Then calculate their percentages relative to the total mass of the original organic compound.

Step 1: Calculate mass of Carbon

Step 2: Calculate mass of Hydrogen

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